The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 91
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Clasper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ebchester CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ebchester CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Ebchester CofE Primary School currently has 91 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ebchester CofE Primary School take?
Ebchester CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Ebchester CofE Primary School is in Consett, DH8 0QB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ebchester CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ebchester CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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