Best primary schools in Consett (2026)
Consett has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Consett Junior School, in the top 49% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 51%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 49% in England |
Consett Junior School Consett |
63% | 67% | 7% | No rating | |
2 Top 50% in England |
Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett |
62% | 59% | 8% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 42% in England |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Consett · Roman Catholic |
61% | 67% | 7% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 26% in England |
Moorside Primary Academy Consett |
55% | 43% | 7% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 22% in England |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett · Roman Catholic |
53% | 52% | 5% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 9% in England |
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett · Roman Catholic |
43% | 47% | 13% | Not judged | |
7 Bottom 7% in England |
Delves Lane Primary School Consett |
42% | 35% | 0% | Report card | |
8 Bottom 2% in England |
The Grove Primary School Consett |
34% | 38% | 0% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Consett?
On exam results over the last three years, Consett Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in Consett, in the top 49% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.