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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett

Academy converter · Consett · DH8 8AX

Ages 5–11 · 75 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

45%

Overall absence

5.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-10-01

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)45%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.5%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
78

Absence trend

2021/22

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 fill71%

75 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
75
Boys / girls
39 / 36
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
75 / 105 (71%)
Free school meals
24%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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
Ms Emily Hudson

Location

Address
Thornfield Road, The Grove
Postcode
DH8 8AX
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 5–11, in Consett, County Durham, 75 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 24%. 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

  • The Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8AP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.1 miles away

  • Moorside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Consett · DH8 8EQ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM49.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Castleside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Consett · DH8 9RG · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM23.4%

    1.1 miles away

  • Benfieldside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 0JX · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.2 miles away

  • Consett Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Consett · DH8 6AF · County Durham

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.9%

    1.3 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%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Emily Hudson
Telephone
01207503604
Website
stpiusxthconsett.bwcet.com

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