Teesdale School and Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH |
| Phone | 01833638166 |
| Reference Number | 144496 |
Teesdale School and Sixth Form continues to maintain its high standards, having been previously judged outstanding in June 2019. The school is characterized by a committed staff who uphold the vision of providing excellence every day, resulting in a positive educational environment for its pupils. The school fosters strong relationships between staff and students, which facilitates effective learning and personal growth among the pupils, helping them to achieve well in their public examinations. However, the school also recognizes the need to improve communication with parents to ensure they feel supported and informed regarding their children’s education and needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 691 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.23%
Girls: 48.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 52 | 120 |
| 8 | 69 | 72 | 141 |
| 9 | 76 | 68 | 144 |
| 10 | 54 | 58 | 112 |
| 11 | 73 | 47 | 120 |
| 12 | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| 13 | 8 | 21 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.1% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff for student behavior and learning.
- Strong, positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Broad, well-delivered curriculum that engages students.
- Commitment to literacy, with effective reading support programs.
- Pupils show excellent manners and behave exceptionally well.
- High attendance rates among students.
- Robust personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum.
- Effective careers program providing insights into future education and employment.
Areas for Improvement
- Variable communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.14 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.86 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG |
0.32 miles |
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Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TN |
0.36 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR |
0.62 miles |
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Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB |
3.11 miles |
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Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
Bowes, Bowes Hutchinsons Ce Va Primary School, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG |
4.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Barnard Castle School
Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
0.61 miles |
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Staindrop Academy
Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU |
4.45 miles |