Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

URN: 147518 • Consett DH8 6QN

Overview

Name
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
URN
147518
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Howes (since 2025)
Telephone
01207560235
Website
Visit
Address
Manor Road, Consett DH8 6QN

Summary

Bishop Ian Ramsey Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Consett, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 116 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school operates under the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Christian values such as Respect, Trust, Compassion, and Hope.

The school’s vision, inspired by Philippians 2:15, encourages each child to "shine as a light in the world," promoting personal growth and the celebration of individual talents. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and enriching, providing students with a well-rounded education that emphasizes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Bishop Ian Ramsey Primary School has been rated as a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features by Ofsted in 2024, reflecting its effective teaching and caring ethos. The school is dedicated to working in partnership with families to ensure a successful educational journey for each child, and it offers opportunities for community engagement through its extensive grounds and Forest School.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
116
Boys
61
Girls
55
FSM %
34.00
Open date
2019-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 116 61 55 210 34.00
2024-09-11 112 59 53 210 28.60
2023-09-11 142 71 71 210 22.50
2022-09-11 142 71 71 210 22.50
2021-09-11 163 80 83 210 19.60
2020-09-11 174 84 90 210 16.70

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