The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp 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)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Woods (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConsett Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 1.6km away
Consett Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 1.9km away
Villa Real School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Delves Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delves Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Delves Lane Primary School?
Delves Lane Primary School currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Delves Lane Primary School take?
Delves Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Delves Lane Primary School?
Delves Lane Primary School is in Consett, DH8 7ES, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Delves Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Delves Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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