Shotley Bridge Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Shotley Bridge 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 6th of 13 primary schools in Consett. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 May 2018, report published 14 June 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

344 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.5%

10.5%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.2%

12.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.3%

0.3%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Shotley Bridge Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Benfieldside Primary School	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Ebchester CofE Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Consett Infant School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Atkinson
Phone: 01207260444
Website: shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0ES
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 114038

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.