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Moorside Primary Academy

Academy converter · Consett · DH8 8EQ

Ages 2–11 · 123 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-23

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)75%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.6%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
102

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

123 pupils · 126 places

Pupils on roll
123
Boys / girls
68 / 55
School capacity
126
Capacity fill
123 / 126 (98%)
Free school meals
49.1%
FSM pupils
56
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: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Advance Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Templeton

Location

Address
Chester Road, Moorside
Postcode
DH8 8EQ
Town
Consett
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Blaydon and Consett
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to 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, 123 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 49.1%.

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

  • Castleside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Consett · DH8 9RG · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM23.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • The Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8AP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM42.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Benfieldside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 0JX · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence9.8%
    • FSM58.1%

    1.9 miles away

  • Consett Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 6AF · County Durham

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.9%

    2.1 miles away

  • Delves Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 7ES · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM46.9%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Templeton
Telephone
01207509724
Website
https://moorsideprimary.org.uk/

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