Consett Infant School is a primary school in Consett, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school 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.
Consett Infant School currently has around 161 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.9% boys and 44.1% girls. Around 21.7% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.8%).
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: | Teasdale Street, Consett, DH8 6AF |
| Website: | http://www.consett-inf.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01207504464 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julia Graham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114052 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 161 |
| Number of Boys: | 90 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.80% | 151 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Stanley Street , DH8 6LN | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett Stanley Street , DH8 6LN | - not rated | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Infant & Nursery School West Street , Leadgate DH8 7PN | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Community Sports College Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE | - not rated | 672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning for Life Herbert Street , DH8 6AE | - not rated | 48 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 5 Park Road , DH8 5EA | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.