Consett Academy vs Consett Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 327 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Consett Academy
Consett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
Consett Junior School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students
| Measure | Consett Academy Consett, North East | Consett Junior School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 185 | #415 of 811 |
| National rank | #2444 of 4,090 | #8264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,493 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.consett-academy.org.uk/ | www.consett-jun.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Consett Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 40.3).
- •Consett Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 228.
- •Consett Academy 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 Consett Academy better than Consett Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Consett Junior School ranks higher (48.8 vs 40.3 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 Consett Academy and Consett Junior School?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Consett Academy: 1,493. Consett Junior School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Consett Academy and Consett Junior School rank in North East?
Consett Academy is 108th of 185 and Consett Junior School is 415th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).