SchoolScoresSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Stanley Street, Consett, DH8 6LN
01207 503982 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 December 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Consett comparisons use the 9 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Consett | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in County Durham. Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Consett. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Consett figures pool parents at the Consett schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
52% — 10 points below the County Durham average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.25% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.0 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Consett. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Consett Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Consett Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Delves Lane Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leadgate Primary School - Split Site 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benfieldside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grove Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shotley Bridge Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett?
91% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett as their first choice for 39 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148914.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.