The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 55.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs C Addison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShotley Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 1.6km away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 1.9km away
Consett Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Benfieldside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benfieldside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benfieldside Primary School?
Benfieldside Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benfieldside Primary School take?
Benfieldside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benfieldside Primary School?
Benfieldside Primary School is in Consett, DH8 0JX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benfieldside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benfieldside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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