Consett Academy

About Consett Academy

Consett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,491 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,491 / 1,700 (88%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ

Phone

01207507001

Executive Principal

Tom Urwin

Website

http://www.consett-academy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Consett Academy?

Consett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Consett Academy have?

Consett Academy has 1,491 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Consett Academy's Ofsted rating?

Consett Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Consett Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Consett Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 in 2025/26.

Is Consett Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Consett Academy is part of CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Consett Academy?

Consett Academy is located at Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ.