St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett, based in Consett, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett currently has around 84 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 26.2% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Thornfield Road, Consett, DH8 8AX
Website: stpiusxthconsett.bwcet.com
Telephone: 01207503604
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: County Durham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Emily Hudson
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148819

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 84
Number of Boys: 40
Number of Girls: 44

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.70%72
Other White9.50%8
African3.60%3
White and Black African1.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-1.5)
Writing: Average (-3.1)
Maths: Average (-3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
102.6
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY
4out of 4 2,811 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road , The Grove DH8 8AX
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Thornfield Road , The Grove DH8 8AX
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane , The Grove DH8 8AP
3out of 4 225 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road , Moorside DH8 8EQ
3out of 4 1,351 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Moorside Primary School
Chester Road , Moorside DH8 8EQ
- not rated 1,351 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorside Community Technology College
Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG
- not rated 882 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Consett Community Sports College
Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW
- not rated 2,480 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ
3out of 4 2,586 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentside College
Front Street , DH8 5EE
- not rated 1,692 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Delta Independent School
Parliament Street , DH8 5DH
- not rated 1,786 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Park View School
5 Park Road , DH8 5EA
- not rated 1,992 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Learning for Life
Herbert Street , DH8 6AE
- not rated 2,253 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH
3out of 4 3,125 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.