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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

County Durham, DH8 6QNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1988 of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in County Durham, currently home to just 116 pupils against a capacity of 210. That means the school is operating at barely half its potential size, which is striking given the level of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 19 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.16 applicants per place. All 19 first-preference families were offered a spot, so if you put it top of your list, you stand a fair chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 34%, well above the national average of around 23% for primary schools, indicating a significantly more disadvantaged intake than the typical state primary. That context makes the school’s academic performance all the more notable, and it’s a key factor for parents weighing up whether this is the right environment for their child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressManor Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
HeadteacherSarah Howes
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)34.0%
School Capacity116 / 210 (55% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketNetballDanceFootballAthleticsSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: bishopianramsey.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.