Best Primary Schools in Consett
19 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Consett, 19 primary schools educate 2,915 pupils, accounting for 63.3% of primary schools in the area.
- Ofsted inspections show 91.7% of Consett primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 11 Good and 0 Outstanding ratings out of 12 inspected.
- Consett primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 33.0%, and 18.3% have special educational needs, compared to national averages.
- Primary schools in Consett have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.15, spend £8,824 per pupil, and see 49.9% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with 16.0% experiencing persistent absence.
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Moorside Primary Academy
Consett, DH8 8EQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence5.2%
Pupils134
P/T Ratio12.7
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 0QB
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence3.9%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio15.2
Benfieldside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 0JX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence9.8%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio16.4
Castleside Primary School
Consett, DH8 9RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils64
P/T Ratio12.8
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 6QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.6%
Pupils116
P/T Ratio17.1
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett, DH8 8JD
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.5%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio29.5
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 0ES
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence4.2%
Pupils347
P/T Ratio18.1
Delves Lane Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 7ES
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence7.8%
Pupils286
P/T Ratio17.2
The Grove Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 8AP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected30%
Absence7.0%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio18.3
Consett Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 6AF
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.8%
Pupils161
P/T Ratio24.4
Consett Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 6AY
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence4.8%
Pupils232
P/T Ratio21.1
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
Consett, DH8 7SN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence6.4%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio18.8
VR
Villa Real School
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 6BH
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.3%
Pupils119
P/T Ratio7.6
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Ofsted
Good
Consett, DH8 7RH
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence7.3%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio19.7
DI
Delta Independent School
Consett, DH8 5DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils41
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 primary schools in Consett, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Consett | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 50% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,824 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.