Teesdale School, based in Barnard Castle, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Teesdale School currently has around 579 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 7.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Clare Ellis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137153 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 968 |
| Number of Pupils: | 579 |
| Number of Boys: | 295 |
| Number of Girls: | 285 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School Green Lane , DL12 8LG | - not rated | 561 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School Green Lane , DL12 8LG | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Fairfield Road , DL12 8TN | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle Birch Road , DL12 8JR | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Birch Road , DL12 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesdale School Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle School Newgate , DL12 8UN | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.