Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School vs Consett Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Consett Junior School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students
| Measure | Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Consett, North East | Consett Junior School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 811 | #415 of 811 |
| National rank | #14679 of 15,697 | #8264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 126 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bishopianramsey.org.uk | www.consett-jun.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Consett Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 15.1).
- •Consett Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Consett Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Consett Junior School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 126.
- •Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is a academy school while Consett Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School better than Consett Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Consett Junior School ranks higher (48.8 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Consett Junior School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School: 126. Consett Junior School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Consett Junior School rank in North East?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is 735th of 811 and Consett Junior School is 415th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).