Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is caring and full of joy. The school's Christian values are meaningful to pupils. They reflect on them throughout the school day. This contributes to how well pupils treat each other. The new leadership team and trust have turned the school around. There is a marked improvement in the curriculum, pupils' outcomes and the culture in school. Pupils achieve well. All staff have high expectations of pupils. The school benefits hugely from trust support. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective support. They are fully involved in the life of the school. Parents and carers are involved in the support pupils receive. The on-site forest school is popular with pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. Staff know pupils well. The school has diligently chosen focused weeks and activities to develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils enjoy Careers Week, in which they learn about a variety of options and dispel stereotypes. Pupils learn new skills in the extra-curricular community club led by the newly reformed `Friends of BIR'. Pupils are safe here. They are taught how to use the internet safely. Staff listen to pupils' worries and concerns. Pupils confidently discuss potential risks when using mobile phones. The school's systems to promote good attendance work well. Pupils enjoy coming to school.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the support that weaker readers receive is not always closely matched to the gaps in their phonics knowledge. As a result, some pupils who need additional help in reading do not get the effective and timely support they need. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' reading knowledge are addressed effectively and quickly.
- Some pupils have a limited knowledge or understanding of other religions. As a result, they struggle to demonstrate the respect they intend to show in conversations about religion. The school should ensure that it is preparing pupils for modern Britain effectively through developing their understanding of other religions, British values and understanding difference in Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.