Schools in Stanley
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Durham Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tanfield School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (17)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Infant School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Annfield Plain Junior School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Beamish Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bloemfontein Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 0–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Catchgate Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| East Stanley School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shield Row Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| South Stanley Junior School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Pelton Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Greenland Community Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Community School Community special school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–16 | — |
| Oxhill Nursery School Local authority nursery school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–4 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.