Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Community school
Stanley, DH9 9LU
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
70 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
325
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 69% | 63% | 64% | |
| Higher standard | 19% | 6% | 2% | |
| Reading | 85% | 75% | 76% | |
| Writing | 73% | 71% | 69% | |
| Maths | 85% | 81% | 79% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Shield Row Primary School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 27% in England
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 21% in England
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery School · 1.5 mi · No rating
- South Stanley Junior School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- East Stanley School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is in Catchgate & Dipton (typical home £130,000, crime high).
What is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Tanfield Lea Community Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.