Ebchester CofE Primary School, Consett
Ebchester CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Consett. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 14 schools in Consett with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to County Durham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ebchester CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Ebchester CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ebchester CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Ebchester CofE Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ebchester CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ebchester CofE Primary School are Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 65% maths); Shotley Bridge Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 75% maths); Chopwell Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 88% maths); and Whittonstall First School (2.2 miles, Good).
Ebchester CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolShotley Bridge Primary SchoolChopwell Primary SchoolWhittonstall First School
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 4 pupils (5.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ebchester CofE Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (sw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ebchester CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
9.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ebchester CofE Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ebchester CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ebchester CofE Primary School is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ebchester CofE Primary School
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- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
85 pupils
105 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Consett
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Consett
Across County Durham council
Places available
6,581
Applications
4,409
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
6.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
37
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,638
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,542
Per pupil
£640k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ebchester CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ebchester CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Ebchester CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ebchester CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Ebchester CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ebchester CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Ebchester CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Classes at Ebchester CofE Primary School average 19.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Ebchester CofE Primary School has around 77 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ebchester CofE Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Ebchester CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 7.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ebchester CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ebchester CofE Primary School?
Ebchester CofE Primary School is at Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)