Tanfield School
Academy sponsor led
Stanley, DH9 8AY
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
3 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
739
First preferences per place
1.35
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | 50.9 | 57.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 59% | 72% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 45% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.66 | 0.83 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- North Durham Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester · 3.7 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Whickham School · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- Hermitage Academy · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Consett Academy · 5.0 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Kingsmeadow Community School · 5.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Tanfield School is in Stanley North & East (typical home £123,000, crime very high).
What is Tanfield School's Ofsted rating?
Tanfield School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Tanfield School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Tanfield School is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.