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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Goodgraded 11/05/2022Ages 2–11351 pupilsDoes not apply
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Stanley, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 351 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/05/2022, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Stanley can view Tanfield Lea Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-36%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Stanley
All schools in Stanley →Tanfield School0.5 miOxhill Nursery School1.1 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleyGood · 1.1 miSouth Stanley Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.5 miSouth Stanley Junior SchoolGood · 1.5 miNorth Durham AcademyGood · 1.3 mi
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