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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School

Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is a Primary school in Stanley, County Durham. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 2-11Age range
PrimarySchool phase
88%Capacity used (351 of 400 pupils)
28.80%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Tanfield Lea Community Primary School's published admissions policy or contact County Durham Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameTanfield Lea Community Primary School
URN131545
AddressTanfield Lea, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9LU
Telephone01207234500
HeadteacherMark Temple (Headteacher)
School typeCommunity school
PhasePrimary
Age rangeAges 2-11
GenderMixed
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
Approx. coordinates54.88191, -1.715651 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This school is likely to use straight-line distance from home to school as its oversubscription criterion, making our catchment checker directly applicable. Always verify the exact measuring point with the school or local authority.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School will be published on the school's website or on the County Durham Council website. Search for "Tanfield Lea Community Primary School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

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📋 Ofsted Inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with County Durham Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, County Durham Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is 131545. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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