St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
80%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Hudson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12691st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 157th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 10 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (23 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Pius Xth 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Thornfield Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
| Headteacher | Emily Hudson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 105 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12691st of 13,686
Nationally
641st of 677
In North East
157th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
23 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
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Contact Information
Thornfield Road, Consett
County Durham, DH8 8AX
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