Consett Academy
URN: 137638 • Consett DH8 6LZ
Overview
- Name
- Consett Academy
- URN
- 137638
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Urwin (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01207507001
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashdale Road, Consett DH8 6LZ
Summary
Consett Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Consett, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 1,491 students and a capacity of 1,700. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic achievement with personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of moral integrity and aims to cultivate responsible global citizens among its students.
The academy's ethos focuses on fostering resilience and confidence in students, preparing them for future challenges. With a strong commitment to collaboration among students, staff, and parents, Consett Academy strives to create a supportive environment that encourages both academic and personal growth. The school also offers a thriving Sixth Form and a variety of enrichment opportunities to enhance the educational journey.
Consett Academy is dedicated to driving up educational standards and transforming the aspirations of its students. It aims to be the first choice for families in Consett and the surrounding areas, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
The academy's ethos focuses on fostering resilience and confidence in students, preparing them for future challenges. With a strong commitment to collaboration among students, staff, and parents, Consett Academy strives to create a supportive environment that encourages both academic and personal growth. The school also offers a thriving Sixth Form and a variety of enrichment opportunities to enhance the educational journey.
Consett Academy is dedicated to driving up educational standards and transforming the aspirations of its students. It aims to be the first choice for families in Consett and the surrounding areas, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1491
- Boys
- 756
- Girls
- 735
- FSM %
- 35.20
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1491 | 756 | 735 | 1700 | 35.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1577 | 779 | 798 | 1700 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1568 | 762 | 806 | 1700 | 29.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1568 | 762 | 806 | 1700 | 29.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1536 | 762 | 774 | 1700 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1418 | 690 | 728 | 1700 | 21.00 |
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