Benfieldside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorlands Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0JX |
| Phone | 01207591369 |
| Reference Number | 114045 |
Benfieldside Primary has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to being judged as good. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and encouraged to achieve their best. The strong reading curriculum has led to commendable outcomes, and the commitment to including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been effectively upheld. Although there are notable successes, challenges remain in ensuring consistent attendance and aligning resources with the curriculum's ambitious goals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.18%
Girls: 40.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 4 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading and well-matched reading materials for pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring inclusion
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Rich and varied curriculum that builds on previous learning
- Engaging early years provision that supports children's development
Areas for Improvement
- Resources in some subjects are not well matched to curriculum intent
- Overall attendance is too low, impacting pupil learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
0.39 miles |
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Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
0.68 miles |
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Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
0.92 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
1.01 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP |
1.08 miles |
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Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF |
1.1 miles |
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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
1.19 miles |
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Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY |
1.23 miles |
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Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY |
1.25 miles |
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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
1.4 miles |
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Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ |
1.85 miles |
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Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES |
1.89 miles |
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Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH |
1.91 miles |
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Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
2.19 miles |
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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
2.2 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN |
2.2 miles |
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Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
2.26 miles |
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Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9JN |
3.47 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
3.75 miles |
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Chopwell Primary School
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS |
4.06 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ |
1.03 miles |
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Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE |
1.1 miles |
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Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
1.27 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
4.19 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
4.84 miles |