St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
91%
Capacity
408
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 408 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Gill, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12084th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 149th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 27 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (69 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Gill |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 408 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 408 / 450 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12084th of 13,686
Nationally
613th of 677
In North East
149th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
69 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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.
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Contact Information
Stanley Street, Consett
County Durham, DH8 6LN
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