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Ebchester CofE Primary School

County Durham, DH8 0QBPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#5,616
of 13,686 nationally

About Ebchester CofE Primary School

Ebchester CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary in County Durham that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 12 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.67 applicants per place. All 12 first-preference offers were taken up, suggesting that most families who put it top of their list got in, but competition is real. The school is small, with 91 pupils against a capacity of 105, so there is a little breathing room, but not much. ParentView data isn't available in this snapshot, but the oversubscription figures alone signal strong local confidence. Headteacher Rachel Clasper leads a mixed, state-funded primary for ages 5 to 11, with a Church of England character that may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressShaw Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
HeadteacherRachel Clasper
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity91 / 105 (87% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballAthleticsCricketDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingArt ClubFilm ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:55-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ebchester CofE Primary School

Ebchester 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.