The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Atkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBenfieldside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 1.9km away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 2.4km away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 2.4km away
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Villa Real School
Special school · 2.5km away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shotley Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shotley Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shotley Bridge Primary School?
Shotley Bridge Primary School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shotley Bridge Primary School take?
Shotley Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shotley Bridge Primary School?
Shotley Bridge Primary School is in Consett, DH8 0ES, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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