The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 3.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
3.9
39.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 41
- Capacity
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Paul Hillary
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 465m away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 483m away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 749m away
Consett Junior School
Primary · 929m away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 941m away
Villa Real School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Benfieldside Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Delta Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Delta Independent School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in March 2020. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Delta Independent School?
Delta Independent School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Delta Independent School take?
Delta Independent School caters for pupils aged 13 to 16.
Where is Delta Independent School?
Delta Independent School is in Consett, DH8 5DH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Delta Independent School have a sixth form?
No, Delta Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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