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Consett Academy

County Durham, DH8 6LZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
-0.20
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
266 1st-choice / 288 places
Ranking
#2,016
of 3,141 nationally

About Consett Academy

Consett Academy is a large mixed secondary school in County Durham that currently educates 1,491 pupils against a capacity of 1,700, meaning it is not yet full but is clearly in demand. The school received 394 total applications for 288 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37, and made 266 offers to first-preference applicants. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.2%, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a community with higher-than-average economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational with no religious character, and its headteacher is Tom Urwin. The sixth form is officially part of the academy, offering an all-through secondary experience from age 11 to 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAshdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
HeadteacherTom Urwin
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils1,491
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity1,491 / 1,700 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolArt StudiosAstro TurfTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketMartial ArtsNetballCross CountryRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebateCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Consett Academy

Consett Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.