Annfield Plain & Tanfield, County Durham: Schools
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Schools in Annfield Plain and Tanfield are almost entirely rated Good by Ofsted. There are no independent schools here — it's a state-educated neighbourhood with solid local provision.
You'll find Annfield Plain Infant School, Annfield Plain Junior School, Catchgate Primary School, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School, and Croft Community School (a special school) all within the neighbourhood. All hold Good Ofsted ratings.
For secondary education, Tanfield School and North Durham Academy are both nearby state academies. Tanfield School's 2024 to 2025 results are strong, with 72% of pupils achieving basics in English and maths.
A short drive away, Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary stands out with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards — one of the stronger performers in the wider area.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Croft Community SchoolCommunity;specialCapacity: 181Ages 4-16Ofsted: GoodInspected Jan 20260% achieved grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs (2024-25)0% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Stanley, DH9 8PR+44 1207 234547www.croftcommunityschool.co.uk
- Annfield Plain Junior SchoolAcademyCapacity: 168Ages 7-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Jan 202053% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Front Street, Stanley, DH9 7ST+44 1207 234531www.annfieldplainjuniors.co.uk
- Annfield Plain Infant SchoolAcademyCapacity: 120Ages 4-7Ofsted: GoodNorthgate, Stanley, DH9 7UY+44 1207 234691www.annfieldplain-inf.durham.sch.uk
- Catchgate Primary SchoolCommunityCapacity: 266Ages 2-11Ofsted: Good50% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Blackett Street, Stanley, DH9 8LX+44 1207 234252www.catchgate.durham.sch.uk
- Tanfield Lea Community Primary SchoolCommunityMixedCapacity: 310Ages 3-11Ofsted: Good64% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU+44 1207 234 500www.tanfieldlea-primary.durham.sch.uk
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