How many pupils does Tanfield School have?

Tanfield School has 702 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Tanfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tanfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 in 2025/26.

Is Tanfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tanfield School is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Tanfield School?

Tanfield School is located at Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY.

Tanfield School

Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY

Not rated

Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

54.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

702

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Tanfield School

Tanfield School is an academy sponsor led in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 702 pupils on roll. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 (2025/26). 32.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 702 / 690 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.1%

Free school meals

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.4

Attainment 8

131 pupils

62.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

84%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.6%

Overall absence

18.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

41.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

10.27

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

£52,560

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,082 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,212

Spend per pupil

£8,251

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY
Phone: 01207232881
Head Teacher: Steven Clough
Website: tanfieldschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

EDEN LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tanfield School?: Tanfield School is an academy sponsor led in Stanley, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Tanfield School have?: Tanfield School has 702 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Tanfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Tanfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 in 2025/26.
Is Tanfield School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Tanfield School is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Tanfield School?: Tanfield School is located at Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY.

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