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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School

Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU
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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Stanley, DH9 9LU
351 Pupils
400 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
28.80% FSM %
201 Boys
150 Girls
About Tanfield Lea Community Primary School

Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Stanley, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 351 pupils on roll. School capacity: 400. Current headteacher: Mark Temple.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Annfield Plain & Tanfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10076709
URN 131545
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Gladstone-Heighton Chair of Governors 23/10/2021 22/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andrew Gladstone-Heighton Chair of Governors 23/10/2018 22/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Burnett Governor 19/04/2023 18/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Irene Cochrane Governor 12/02/2024 09/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Davidge Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Gibson Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Gladstone-Heighton Governor 23/10/2018 22/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rachel Graham Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Paley Governor 13/01/2024 14/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Patterson Governor 13/11/2024 12/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Marian Robson Governor 07/11/2025 06/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Walker Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Tanfield School
0.86 km • Stanley
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
1.75 km • Stanley
Other
Oxhill Nursery School
1.81 km • Stanley
Other
Shield Row Primary School
2.05 km • Stanley
Other
North Durham Academy
2.06 km • Stanley
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
2.17 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Stanley, County Durham.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School has 351 pupils, with a capacity of 400.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is Mr Mark Temple.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is at Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Tanfield Lea Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Temple
Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU
01207234500
www.tanfieldlea-primary.durham.sch.uk
Location
DH9 9LU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131545
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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