Delves Lane Primary School
URN: 114047 • Consett DH8 7ES
Overview
- Name
- Delves Lane Primary School
- URN
- 114047
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Woods (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01207503984
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7ES
Summary
Delves Lane Primary School, located in Consett, County Durham, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 286 pupils, out of a capacity of 351. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of respect and community ties. As a Rights Respecting School, Delves Lane prioritizes children's rights and encourages them to recognize the rights of others, promoting a culture of kindness and belonging.
The curriculum at Delves Lane is designed to ensure that all children develop strong reading skills, which are seen as essential for success across all subjects. The school aims to ignite a love of learning and curiosity in its pupils, providing an engaging and aspirational educational experience. Additionally, Delves Lane promotes physical activity and healthy living as part of its ethos.
Support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a key focus at Delves Lane. The school has established a dedicated team to ensure that all pupils receive the necessary interventions and resources to thrive academically and socially. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school regarding their children's needs, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Delves Lane is designed to ensure that all children develop strong reading skills, which are seen as essential for success across all subjects. The school aims to ignite a love of learning and curiosity in its pupils, providing an engaging and aspirational educational experience. Additionally, Delves Lane promotes physical activity and healthy living as part of its ethos.
Support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a key focus at Delves Lane. The school has established a dedicated team to ensure that all pupils receive the necessary interventions and resources to thrive academically and socially. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school regarding their children's needs, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Useful links
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 351
- Pupils
- 286
- Boys
- 141
- Girls
- 145
- FSM %
- 46.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 286 | 141 | 145 | 351 | 46.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 150 | 150 | 351 | 41.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 327 | 164 | 163 | 351 | 40.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 327 | 164 | 163 | 351 | 40.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 344 | 163 | 181 | 351 | 38.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 168 | 187 | 351 | 32.80 |
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