Castleside Primary School
46%
Capacity
64
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Castleside Primary School
Castleside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 64 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (46% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castleside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Woodhall, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Castleside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 6 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Castleside Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Castleside Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorland Crescent, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
| Headteacher | Jo Woodhall |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 64 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 64 / 140 (46% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moorland Crescent, Consett
County Durham, DH8 9RG
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