The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emily Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grove Primary School
Primary · Very close
Moorside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Castleside Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Benfieldside Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 2.1km away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett?
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett take?
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett?
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett is in Consett, DH8 8AX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett have a sixth form?
No, St Pius Xth 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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