Consett Academy vs Learning for Life
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Consett Academy
Consett
Learning for Life
Consett
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Special post 16 institution
Age Range
11–18
16–25
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
County Durham
County Durham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1493
-
Capacity
1700
60
Occupancy
88%
0%
FSM %
34.2%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2023
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
41.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
26.8
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
16%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
58
-
Retention
81%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
13%
-
Degree course
64%
-
Any L4+ destination
68%
-
Apprenticeships
4%
-
Cohort size
53
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (40)
Mathematics (38)
History (32)
Biology (32)
Chemistry (28)
Mathematics (24)
Geography (24)
Psychology (24)