Consett Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Consett, DH8 6LZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
21 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
1,493
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 44.2 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 38% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 34% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 | -0.20 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester · 3.8 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Tanfield School · 5.0 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- North Durham Academy · 5.6 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Prudhoe Community High School · 6.8 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Thorp Academy · 8.2 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Whickham School · 8.1 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Consett Academy is in Consett (typical home £125,000, crime very high).
What is Consett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Consett Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Consett Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Consett Academy is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.