Castleside Primary School
URN: 114043 • Consett DH8 9RG
Overview
- Name
- Castleside Primary School
- URN
- 114043
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Spence (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Moorland Crescent, Consett DH8 9RG
Summary
Castleside Primary School, located in Consett, County Durham, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 68 pupils, with a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant learning environment where each child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes enjoyable learning experiences, aiming to leave students with positive memories and a strong motivation for their future.
The curriculum at Castleside Primary is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, focusing on both academic achievement and character development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering teamwork and personal growth through events such as outdoor camps and workshops. Recent initiatives have included collaborative projects with local schools and engaging workshops that enhance physical skills and social interaction.
With a commitment to nurturing a supportive community, Castleside Primary School actively involves parents and local organisations in its educational journey. This approach not only enriches the learning experience but also strengthens the ties between the school and the wider community.
The curriculum at Castleside Primary is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, focusing on both academic achievement and character development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering teamwork and personal growth through events such as outdoor camps and workshops. Recent initiatives have included collaborative projects with local schools and engaging workshops that enhance physical skills and social interaction.
With a commitment to nurturing a supportive community, Castleside Primary School actively involves parents and local organisations in its educational journey. This approach not only enriches the learning experience but also strengthens the ties between the school and the wider community.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 19.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 37 | 31 | 140 | 19.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 37 | 31 | 140 | 19.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 89 | 48 | 41 | 140 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 89 | 48 | 41 | 140 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 98 | 51 | 47 | 140 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 103 | 56 | 47 | 140 | 7.80 |
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