Benfieldside Primary School
URN: 114045 • Consett DH8 0JX
Overview
- Name
- Benfieldside Primary School
- URN
- 114045
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Addison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207591369
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorlands, Consett DH8 0JX
Summary
Benfieldside Primary School, located in Consett, County Durham, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 196 pupils, with a capacity of 357. The school is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Emphasising mutual respect and high academic standards, Benfieldside upholds British values and fosters a culture of happiness, perseverance, and respect among its students.
The curriculum at Benfieldside is designed to be creative and engaging, catering to pupils of all abilities. Key subjects such as reading, writing, maths, science, and humanities are taught using an enquiry-based approach, encouraging students to explore and reflect on their learning. The school also prioritises physical education and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance students' overall development.
Benfieldside Primary School provides a range of childcare options, including an Activity Club that operates in the mornings. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe and valued, with a strong emphasis on positive behaviour and mutual support among pupils and staff.
The curriculum at Benfieldside is designed to be creative and engaging, catering to pupils of all abilities. Key subjects such as reading, writing, maths, science, and humanities are taught using an enquiry-based approach, encouraging students to explore and reflect on their learning. The school also prioritises physical education and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance students' overall development.
Benfieldside Primary School provides a range of childcare options, including an Activity Club that operates in the mornings. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe and valued, with a strong emphasis on positive behaviour and mutual support among pupils and staff.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Admissions (other)
- Aims, Ethos & Vision (other)
- Meet the Staff (other)
- School Performance (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Childrens Wellbeing (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 357
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 80
- FSM %
- 55.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 116 | 80 | 357 | 55.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 112 | 99 | 357 | 55.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 116 | 121 | 357 | 56.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 116 | 121 | 357 | 56.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 118 | 118 | 357 | 54.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 129 | 114 | 357 | 45.20 |
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