Consett Junior School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Consett Junior School is a primary school in Consett for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 3rd of 13 primary schools in Consett. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 27 December 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

228 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals32.5%

32.5%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.8%

4.8%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.6%

24.6%, 9.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Consett Junior School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Consett Infant School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Delves Lane Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	35% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	63% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 7 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Paul Dixon
Phone: 01207504431
Website: consett-jun.durham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 114051

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.