Open Other Secondary Mixed

Tanfield School

Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY
Part of: EDEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Tanfield School
Stanley, DH9 8AY
702 Pupils
690 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
32.20% FSM %
374 Boys
328 Girls
About Tanfield School

Tanfield School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Stanley, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 702 pupils on roll. School capacity: 690. Current headteacher: Steven Clough.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Stanley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-05-2020
UKPRN 10085846
URN 147894
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Christine McGough Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joyce Charlton Local Governor 08/07/2022 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Christie Local Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Douglas Clark Local Governor 19/06/2022 19/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Clough Local Governor 26/06/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Graham Davey Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Ensell Local Governor 11/10/2025 10/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Farrell Local Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lynne Fenwick Local Governor 16/12/2021 15/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Meadows Local Governor 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Cheryl Nicholson Local Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Nicholson Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
0.86 km • Stanley
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
0.89 km • Stanley
Other
North Durham Academy
1.21 km • Stanley
Other
Oxhill Nursery School
1.25 km • Stanley
Other
Shield Row Primary School
1.35 km • Stanley
Other
East Stanley School
1.58 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanfield School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stanley, County Durham.
Tanfield School has 702 pupils, with a capacity of 690.
Tanfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Tanfield School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Tanfield School is Mr Steven Clough.
Tanfield School is at Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Tanfield School: Does not have a sixth form.
Tanfield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Steven Clough
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY
01207232881
tanfieldschool.co.uk
Location
DH9 8AY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147894
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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