Benfieldside Primary School, Consett
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 3–11
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Very likely (~523m)Possible (~747m)Unlikely (~971m)Confidence: high
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mrs C Addison
LA:County Durham
Phone:01207591369
Website:www.benfieldsideprimary.co.uk
Address:Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 0JX
Area:Schools in DH8
Trust:STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152602
UKPRN:10101153
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Blaydon and Consett
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
The Old Post Office (S-bound)
88m · 1 min walkSurtees shop (NW-bound)
148m · 2 min walkSt Andrews Church (W-bound)
246m · 4 min walkPemberton Road (NE-bound)
274m · 4 min walkMurray House (NW-bound)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Consett
Low pressure
New homes approved:986
Projected new pupils:247
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Consett
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Low demand0.68x oversubscription
Places available
6,592
Applications
4,491
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
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