Which is the best primary school in Consett?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ebchester CofE Primary School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Consett, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Consett ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Consett?

14 primary schools in Consett published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Consett, ranked

The 14 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
2
Consett Junior School
Community school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
3
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
4
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
5
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
6
Benfieldside Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
7
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
8
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
9
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Community school

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
10
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
11
Castleside Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
12
Moorside Primary Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
13
The Grove Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
14
Delves Lane Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

35%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Consett?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ebchester CofE Primary School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Consett, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Consett ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Consett?: 14 primary schools in Consett published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.