Is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 31st of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tanfield Lea Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Tanfield Lea Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Tanfield Lea Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School

Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU

Local ranking31st of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

400

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 42

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 351
Boys: 184 (57%)
Girls: 141 (43%)
Capacity: 400 (81% full)
SEND: 22.5%
FSM Eligible: 30.8%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 22.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,681/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.4%
White Other: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Mixed Other: 0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.3%

95.4%

White British

2.0%

White Other

0.8%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207234500

tanfieldlea@durhamlearning.net

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Tanfield Lea

Stanley, North East

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Administrative

URN: 131545
UKPRN: 10076709
Establishment No.: 3522

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