The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,491
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 35.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Urwin (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · Very close
Consett Junior School
Primary · 327m away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 353m away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 411m away
Villa Real School
Special school · 498m away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 749m away
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 1.4km away
Benfieldside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Consett Academy a selective school?
No. Consett Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Consett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Consett Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Consett Academy?
Consett Academy currently has 1,491 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Consett Academy take?
Consett Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Consett Academy?
Consett Academy is in Consett, DH8 6LZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Consett Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Consett Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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