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Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 7%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. The school is better than 53% of others in its locality, reflecting a commendable level of achievement within the community.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.3%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.85684, -1.82389 · DH8 6AY
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114051
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Consett Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Consett Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2017.
Is Consett Junior School a good school?
Consett Junior School scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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