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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett

County Durham, DH8 8AXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#12,691
of 13,686 nationally

About St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett

Ofsted's Parent View responses for St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett, show that 78% of the 23 parents who responded would recommend the school, which is a solid indicator of general satisfaction. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual questions. While 83% of parents strongly agree or agree that their child is happy, and 95% feel their child is safe, there are clear areas of concern. Only 61% of parents agree that concerns are dealt with properly, and a notable 26% disagree that the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 17 applications for 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. All 10 first-preference applicants received offers, suggesting that while popular, it is not prohibitively competitive for those who prioritise it. This combination of a positive recommendation rate alongside specific parental reservations suggests a school that many families value, but where communication and responsiveness could be improved.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressThornfield Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
HeadteacherEmily Hudson
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity84 / 105 (80% full)

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricketTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubBook ClubChessGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: stpiusxthconsett.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett

St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.