The short version
At capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 698
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Steven Clough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Stanley, DH9 8AY
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanfield School
Secondary · Very close
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 854m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 893m away
North Durham Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oxhill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
East Stanley School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Stanley Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering?
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering currently has 698 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering take?
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering?
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering is in Stanley, DH9 8AY. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering have a sixth form?
No, Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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