Ebchester CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
91
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Ebchester CofE Primary School
Ebchester CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 91 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Ebchester CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Clasper, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5616th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 170 in County Durham.
Ebchester CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 12 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ebchester CofE Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Ebchester CofE 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Shaw Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
| Headteacher | Rachel Clasper |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 91 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 91 / 105 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5616th of 13,686
Nationally
296th of 677
In North East
73rd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ebchester CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Shaw Lane, Consett
County Durham, DH8 0QB
Journey to School
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