The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
- 50% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Helen Templeton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Moorside Primary Academy?
Moorside Primary Academy currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorside Primary Academy take?
Moorside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorside Primary Academy?
Moorside Primary Academy is in Consett, DH8 8EQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Moorside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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