Teesdale School
URN: 137153 • Barnard Castle DL12 8HH
Overview
- Name
- Teesdale School
- URN
- 137153
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Ellis (since 2025) , Co-Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Prospect Place, Barnard Castle DL12 8HH
Summary
Teesdale School is a mixed secondary academy located in Barnard Castle, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 579 students and a capacity of 968, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and encourages active participation from both students and parents.
The curriculum at Teesdale School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that promote academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that each student is equipped with the skills necessary for future success.
Teesdale School also prioritises student welfare, providing various support services to help pupils navigate their educational journey. With a free school meal percentage of 7%, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive academically and socially within a nurturing community setting.
The curriculum at Teesdale School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that promote academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that each student is equipped with the skills necessary for future success.
Teesdale School also prioritises student welfare, providing various support services to help pupils navigate their educational journey. With a free school meal percentage of 7%, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive academically and socially within a nurturing community setting.
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Nearby alternatives
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form (67.4)
- Teesdale School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 968
- Pupils
- 579
- Boys
- 295
- Girls
- 285
- FSM %
- 7.00
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-01-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 968 | 7.00 |
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