The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 106 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 691
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Hijab Zaheer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Teesdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form currently has 691 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Teesdale School and Sixth Form take?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is in Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Teesdale School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Teesdale School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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