Tanfield School
URN: 147894 • Stanley DH9 8AY
Overview
- Name
- Tanfield School
- URN
- 147894
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Clough (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01207232881
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley DH9 8AY
Summary
Tanfield School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stanley, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 702 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 690. The school is part of the Eden Learning Trust and is committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is built on core values of hard work, trust, and fairness, which are integrated into daily activities and interactions.
The curriculum at Tanfield School emphasizes mastery, autonomy, and purpose, encouraging students to develop their skills and pursue their interests. The school aims to prepare students for higher education and future careers by promoting strong relationships with parents and the wider community, inviting active involvement in the educational process.
Tanfield School also offers various support mechanisms for students, including homework assistance and transition camps for incoming Year 5 students. The headteacher, Mr. Steven Clough, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between families and staff to ensure that students meet high expectations and achieve their goals.
The curriculum at Tanfield School emphasizes mastery, autonomy, and purpose, encouraging students to develop their skills and pursue their interests. The school aims to prepare students for higher education and future careers by promoting strong relationships with parents and the wider community, inviting active involvement in the educational process.
Tanfield School also offers various support mechanisms for students, including homework assistance and transition camps for incoming Year 5 students. The headteacher, Mr. Steven Clough, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between families and staff to ensure that students meet high expectations and achieve their goals.
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- Co-Curricular Programmes (other)
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- Curriculum (other)
- Careers (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 690
- Pupils
- 702
- Boys
- 374
- Girls
- 328
- FSM %
- 32.20
- Open date
- 2020-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 702 | 374 | 328 | 690 | 32.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 710 | 385 | 325 | 690 | 32.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 683 | 376 | 307 | 690 | 31.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 683 | 376 | 307 | 690 | 31.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 658 | 341 | 317 | 690 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 690 |
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