Consett Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Teasdale Street Consett County Durham DH8 6AF |
| Reference Number | 114052 |
Consett Infant School maintains its status as a good school, characterized by a friendly and safe environment where students feel cared for and supported. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, fostering a sense of belonging and community. The school has made notable improvements in early years education and phonics, with staff expectations aligned with curriculum changes, which has positively impacted readiness for Year 2. However, challenges remain in terms of some Year 2 pupils' previous knowledge gaps and attendance issues that affect learning consistency.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.9%
Girls: 44.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Excellent early years provision with high levels of engagement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour
- Successful initiatives to promote reading for pleasure
- Calm and supportive learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the new mathematics curriculum across staff
- Some pupils' attendance is too low, impacting their education
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
0.11 miles |
|
Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY |
0.29 miles |
|
Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY |
0.29 miles |
|
Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
0.3 miles |
|
Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES |
0.87 miles |
|
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH |
0.95 miles |
|
Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX |
1.1 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
1.14 miles |
|
The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP |
1.2 miles |
|
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
1.31 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN |
1.34 miles |
|
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
1.42 miles |
|
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
1.61 miles |
|
Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ |
2.06 miles |
|
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
2.21 miles |
|
Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
2.4 miles |
|
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
2.72 miles |
|
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
3.1 miles |
|
Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
3.29 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB |
3.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ |
0.26 miles |
|
Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE |
0.38 miles |
|
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
0.5 miles |
|
Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
3.37 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
3.74 miles |