Castleside Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, DH8 9RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Castleside 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 2nd of 13 primary schools in Consett. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 March 2022, report published 5 May 2022

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths43%

43%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

83 pupils on roll, with places for 140

Eligible for free school meals21.7%

21.7%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6%

6%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Castleside Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Moorside Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	43% met the expected standard
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	47% met the expected standard
The Grove Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	38% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Benfieldside Primary School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Woodhall
Phone: 01207508237
Website: castlesideps.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, DH8 9RG
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 150341

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.