Schools in Consett, North East (2025)
18 schools · 4,082 students · 10 academy, 7 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 153.
Consett, in North East, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,082 students. By level there are 16 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 7 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Consett's schools is 153, below the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Whittonstall First School (83.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Ebchester CofE Primary School (65.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill (60.2, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Consett Academy (1,493 students), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett (372 students), Shotley Bridge Primary School (344 students).
Ranked schools in Consett
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 184Whittonstall First SchoolConsett · Academy Primary– · 67 students
- 265Ebchester CofE Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 360St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BlackhillConsett · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 451Shotley Bridge Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
- 549Consett Infant SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary– · 153 students
- 649Consett Junior SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 740Consett AcademyConsett · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 1,493 students
- 839St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, ConsettConsett · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 938Castleside Primary SchoolConsett · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 1034St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ConsettConsett · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 1130Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, LeadgateConsett · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 60 students
- 1222Moorside Primary AcademyConsett · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 123 students
- 1317Leadgate Primary School - Split SiteConsett · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 1415Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolConsett · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
- 159The Grove Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 168Delves Lane Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittonstall First School Consett · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | – | 67 |
| 2 | Ebchester CofE Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 65.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 3 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Consett · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 4 | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 51.4 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 344 |
| 5 | Consett Infant School Consett · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 49.4 Lower 50% | – | 153 |
| 6 | Consett Junior School Consett · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 48.8 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 7 | Consett Academy Consett · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 1,493 |
| 8 | St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 38.5 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 9 | Castleside Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 10 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 11 | Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60 |
| 12 | Moorside Primary Academy Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 123 |
| 13 | Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 17.1 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 14 | Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.1 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 126 |
| 15 | The Grove Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 9.4 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 16 | Delves Lane Primary School Consett · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 7.6 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
Other schools in Consett
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Consett side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Consett?
Whittonstall First School is the highest-ranked school in Consett with a Success Index (England) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Consett?
Consett has 18 schools (16 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,082 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Consett?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Consett is 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.