The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 64
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Woodhall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castleside Primary School?
Castleside Primary School currently has 64 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castleside Primary School take?
Castleside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castleside Primary School?
Castleside Primary School is in Consett, DH8 9RG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castleside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castleside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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