There are 11 schools in Consett (excluding independent schools), including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Consett has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Consett under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Consett
| Total Schools | 11 |
| Total Pupils | 3,290 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.82 |
| Median Free School Meals | 30% |
The median school in Consett has 30% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 41st highest figure in Durham. This represents about 990 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Consett's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Consett is 19.82 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 38th highest ratio in Durham, and the 120th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North East region of the UK.
Primaries
7
0% Outstanding • 57% Good
Secondaries
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Consett's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 57% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 29% and 14% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 43% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Consett's primary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 357 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Low |
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| Consett Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Consett Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Delves Lane Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 351 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Shotley Bridge Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | 5–11 yrs | 270 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | 3–11 yrs | 450 | Roman Catholic |
Most of Consett's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is low - 100% of secondary schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Consett's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,700 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
Most of Consett's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentside College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |