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Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,491
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 62%, while 61% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. However, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 41% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.85792, -1.82865 · DH8 6LZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN137638
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.consett-academy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Consett Academy rated by Ofsted?
Consett Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Consett Academy a good school?
Consett Academy scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Consett Academy in GCSEs?
Consett Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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