Schools in Consett
23 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Castleside Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Consett Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Consett Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Delves Lane Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Grove Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whittonstall First School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Moorside Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–5 | — |
| Villa Real School Community special school | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Delta Independent School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–16 | — |
| Derwentside College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Secure units | No Ofsted rating | 12–15 | — |
| Learning for Life Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.