Castleside Primary School, based in Consett, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Castleside Primary School currently has around 64 pupils on roll, which is about 46% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moorland Crescent, Consett, DH8 9RG |
| Website: | https://www.castlesideps.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01207508237 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Woodhall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150341 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 64 |
| Number of Boys: | 33 |
| Number of Girls: | 31 |
| White British | 90.60% | 58 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleside Primary School Moorland Crescent , Castleside DH8 9RG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleside Primary School Moorland Crescent , Castleside DH8 9RG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary Academy Chester Road , Moorside DH8 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Chester Road , Moorside DH8 8EQ | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Thornfield Road , The Grove DH8 8AX | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.