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Castleside Primary School

Academy converter · Consett · DH8 9RG

Ages 2–11 · 83 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Good

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-03-09

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

9

Places offered

9

1st-preference offers

9

Total preferences (any rank)
19
Preferred offers (top 3)
9
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill59%

83 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
83
Boys / girls
41 / 42
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
83 / 140 (59%)
Free school meals
23.4%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
New College Durham Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Woodhall

Location

Address
Moorland Crescent, Castleside
Postcode
DH8 9RG
Town
Consett
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
North Durham
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Consett, County Durham, 83 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.4%.

Open schools in Consett
23
Primary schools in Consett
16
Academies among open schools in Consett
39% (9)
Open schools in DH8
23
Primary in DH8
16
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ConsettNear DH8

  • Moorside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8EQ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM49.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • The Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8AP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS230%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM42.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Benfieldside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 0JX · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence9.8%
    • FSM58.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

  • Delves Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 7ES · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM46.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

  • Consett Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 6AF · County Durham

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jo Woodhall
Telephone
01207508237
Website
https://www.castlesideps.org.uk

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