Located in Consett, Ebchester CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Ebchester CofE Primary School currently has around 91 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.3% boys and 52.7% girls. Around 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.1%).
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: | Shaw Lane, Consett, DH8 0QB |
| Website: | http://www.ebchesterprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01207560349 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Clasper |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114214 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 91 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 48 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.10% | 82 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebchester CofE Primary School Shaw Lane , Ebchester DH8 0QB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School High Westwood , NE17 7RD | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Manor Road , Medomsley DH8 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Manor Road , Medomsley DH8 6QN | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School Snows Green Road , Shotley Bridge DH8 0ES | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.