Consett Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ashdale Road Consett County Durham DH8 6LZ |
| Phone | 01207507001 |
| Reference Number | 137638 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1577 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.4%
Girls: 50.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 166 | 123 | 289 |
| 8 | 146 | 158 | 304 |
| 9 | 136 | 153 | 289 |
| 10 | 140 | 137 | 277 |
| 11 | 126 | 146 | 272 |
| 12 | 34 | 41 | 75 |
| 13 | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
0.19 miles |
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Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY |
0.2 miles |
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Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY |
0.22 miles |
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Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF |
0.26 miles |
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Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
0.47 miles |
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Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH |
0.9 miles |
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Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX |
1.03 miles |
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Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES |
1.1 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
1.16 miles |
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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
1.16 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN |
1.24 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP |
1.35 miles |
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Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
1.45 miles |
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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
1.47 miles |
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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
1.96 miles |
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Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ |
2.24 miles |
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Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
2.48 miles |
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Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
2.59 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
2.95 miles |
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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
3.22 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
0.31 miles |
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Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE |
0.61 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
3.27 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
3.84 miles |