The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarah Howes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School take?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is in Consett, DH8 6QN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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