Tanfield School Catchment Area
Tanfield School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 702 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
702
Pupils
690
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Tanfield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Tanfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Tanfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147894
Other Secondary Schools in Stanley
If Tanfield School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tanfield School
Is Tanfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Tanfield School currently has 702 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 690 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Tanfield School? ▾
Admission to Tanfield School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Tanfield School cover? ▾
Tanfield School is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.