The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Paul Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeechdale Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Consett Academy
Secondary · 327m away
Villa Real School
Special school · 368m away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 466m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 478m away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 929m away
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 1.1km away
Delves Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Consett Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Consett Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Consett Junior School?
Consett Junior School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Consett Junior School take?
Consett Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Consett Junior School?
Consett Junior School is in Consett, DH8 6AY, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Consett Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Consett Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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