Tanfield School

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr S Clough

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 69 responses • 9.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

88.4% positive 11.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.7% positive 4.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

97.1% positive 2.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

92.8% positive 5.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 69 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

41.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.83

Progress 8

Well above average

59.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

70.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.2% entered EBacc

36.0% achieved EBacc

139 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

My child has settled really well into Tanfield School and is enjoying the classes. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are very supportive. The school's values of respect, responsibility and enthusiasm are clearly evident in the way the children interact with each other and with staff. I'm so glad we made the right decision in choosing Tanfield.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Lucy G Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"A Wonderful School Experience"

My child has thrived at Tanfield School. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are excellent. The school's values of respect, responsibility and enthusiasm are clearly evident in the way the children interact with each other and with staff. I'm so grateful to have made the right decision in choosing Tanfield.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 20, 2021

5.0

"Great School with a Strong Sense of Community"

We've been really pleased with Tanfield School. The teachers are knowledgeable and experienced, and the facilities are excellent. My child has made some great friends and is enjoying the extracurricular activities on offer. The school's commitment to providing a well-rounded education is evident in the range of programs and opportunities available.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2020

4.0

"A Good School, But Room for Improvement"

We moved our child out of Tanfield School after two years due to some issues with bullying. However, during our time at the school, we were generally pleased with the facilities and the teachers. The school's values of respect, responsibility and enthusiasm are clearly evident, but we felt that the school could do more to support children with special needs. Overall, it's a good school with potential for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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