The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Mark Temple (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tanfield Lea, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanfield School
Secondary · 854m away
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering
Secondary · 854m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 1.7km away
Oxhill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
North Durham Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Primary · 2.2km away
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
East Stanley School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tanfield Lea Community Primary School take?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is in Stanley, DH9 9LU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tanfield Lea Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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