The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Gill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConsett Infant School
Primary · Very close
Consett Academy
Secondary · Very close
Delta Independent School
Independent · 465m away
Consett Junior School
Primary · 478m away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 494m away
Villa Real School
Special school · 766m away
Delves Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett is in Consett, DH8 6LN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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