St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield

Previous inspections

• 12 March 2019Full inspectionGood
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• 11 February 2015Full inspectionGood
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• 15 January 2013Interim assessment
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KS2 Results

Pupils

Pupils

53

Capacity

70

Girls / boys

45% / 55%

Free school meals

6%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

2.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

2.2

Part-time teachers

75%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield's Ofsted rating?

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 12 March 2019. Ofsted inspected it again on 11 April 2024 without giving a new overall grade.

How do I apply for a place at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by the local authority, North Yorkshire, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield had 53 pupils aged 3 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 70. It is a mixed school.