Conyers School
98%
Capacity
1,340
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Conyers School
Conyers School is a large, mixed state secondary in Stockton-on-Tees, currently home to 1,340 pupils against a capacity of 1,366, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 21.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and signals an intake that draws from a broad socioeconomic spread. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 598 applications for 210 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.85, with 188 first-preference offers made. That level of competition suggests Conyers is a popular choice among local families, despite not being the highest-ranked school in the local authority. Its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', and the headteacher is Chris Coleman.
Academically, Conyers sits in the middle of the pack. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year is -0.13, slightly below the Stockton-on-Tees local authority average of -0.11, and places it 8th out of 13 schools in the borough. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 48.4, and 73.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, dropping to 51.9% at grade 5 or above. At A-level, the school’s value-added score is 0.02, classed as 'Average', with students averaging a C+ grade across their best three A-levels and a points-per-entry score of 34.63. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2014 had rated it Outstanding overall, so the 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed it 'remains Good'.
Facilities are generous for a state school, including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a sixth form centre, and a chapel. The school offers a wide range of sports from rowing and rugby to martial arts and hockey, plus clubs covering everything from eco and gardening to debate and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provision is comprehensive, with support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as a resourced provision. Oversubscription means families need to apply early and be realistic about their chances of a place. Conyers will suit parents who want a large, well-equipped school with strong leadership, a broad extracurricular offer, and a genuinely mixed intake, even if its headline Progress 8 score is slightly below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Lane, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ET |
| Headteacher | Chris Coleman |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 1,340 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,340 / 1,366 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.13)
1833rd of 3,141
Nationally
60th of 142
In North East
8th of 13
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
38.6
'22/23
34.7
'23/24
34.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 105 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
25%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)67%
- Employment12%
- Apprenticeship11%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
22Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed210
598
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
188 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.9%
- Asian7.3%
- Mixed4.3%
- White (other)2.6%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Conyers School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Green Lane, Yarm
Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ET
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