The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Jarvis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 660m away
Villa Real School
Special school · 1.5km away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Consett Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 2.2km away
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate?
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate take?
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate?
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate is in Consett, DH8 7SN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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