Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is a primary school in Consett for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Consett. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 25 April 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

20 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths45%

45%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

126 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals28.6%

28.6%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.6%

1.6%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.3%

10.3%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ebchester CofE Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	63% met the expected standard
Shotley Bridge Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Consett Junior School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Howes
Phone: 01207560235
Website: bishopianramsey.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QN
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 147518

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.