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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Academy converter · Consett · DH8 6LN

Ages 3–11 · 372 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

63%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-24

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)63%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.9%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
314

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 fill83%

372 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
372
Boys / girls
188 / 184
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
372 / 450 (83%)
Free school meals
18.2%
FSM pupils
66
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Gill

Location

Address
Stanley Street
Postcode
DH8 6LN
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 3–11, in Consett, County Durham, 372 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 18.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

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

  • Consett Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 6AF · County Durham

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • Consett Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 6AY · County Durham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM32.5%

    0.3 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%

    1.0 miles away

  • Leadgate Primary School - Split Site

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 7RH · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM51.8%

    1.0 miles away

  • Benfieldside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 0JX · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.0 miles away

  • The Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8AP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

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

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Gill
Telephone
01207503982
Website
stpatricksconsett.bwcet.com

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