# Tanfield School — Stanley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.9/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr S Clough

## Contact

- **Address:** Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01207 232 881
- **Website:** https://tanfieldschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stanley/tanfield-school-21358

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Feb 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jun 2020)*

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