Ebchester CofE Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, DH8 0QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ebchester CofE Primary School is a primary school in Consett for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 1st of 13 primary schools in Consett. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 17 September 2023

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

15 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 maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

77 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.6%

2.6%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.2%

5.2%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ebchester CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	45% met the expected standard
Shotley Bridge Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Chopwell Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Whittonstall First School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Benfieldside Primary School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Clasper
Phone: 01207560349
Website: ebchesterprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, DH8 0QB
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 114214

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.