How many pupils does Castleside Primary School have?

Castleside Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castleside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Castleside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022).

How does Castleside Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at Castleside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castleside Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castleside Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Castleside Primary School?

Castleside Primary School is located at Moorland Crescent, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG.

Castleside Primary School

Moorland Crescent, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG

Good

Inspected 9 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

43%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Castleside Primary School

Castleside Primary School is an academy converter in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 64 / 140 (46%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.7%

Free school meals

EAL

SEN support

25%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

43%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

5.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

12.8

Pupils per teacher

1.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£48,745

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,844

Spend per pupil

£9,391

Income per pupil

80%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Moorland Crescent, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG
Phone: 01207508237
Headteacher: Jo Woodhall
Website: https://www.castlesideps.org.uk

Academy Trust

CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castleside Primary School?: Castleside Primary School is an academy converter in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Castleside Primary School have?: Castleside Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Castleside Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Castleside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022).
How does Castleside Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 43% of pupils at Castleside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Castleside Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castleside Primary School is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Castleside Primary School?: Castleside Primary School is located at Moorland Crescent, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG.

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