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Consett Academy
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- Durham DH8 6LZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ experience within the classroom is improving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour throughout the academy is positive and pupils value the support and care shown by staff.
Qualifications and Training: Training for all staff, including early career teachers, is of a high quality.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have provided specific training focused on high-quality teaching strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are well supported by leaders who consider their workload and well-being.
Opportunities for Involvement: Student Ambassadors work alongside school leaders to improve the school environment.
Communication: Leaders involve families to ensure that swift and appropriate action is taken.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are confident to report concerns knowing staff will act quickly to address them.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff understand the risks that pupils may face, both in person and online.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders acted quickly to address previous weaknesses in curriculum design, attendance monitoring, and quality assurance processes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident to report it when it does occur.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff understand their pastoral needs and safeguarding procedures are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: A varied programme of extra-curricular opportunities is available to all pupils at the school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form do not engage in enrichment as widely as younger pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Inspectors met with leaders responsible for careers education at the school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Adaptations to meet the needs of all pupils with SEND are not always consistent; more training is needed.
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Consett Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1577 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Consett Academy and to share with you the achievements of our students. While we work hard to guarantee that every student achieves their academic potential, we are also convinced that it is essential to provide them the chance to become remarkable, resilient, and self-assured young people. In order to do this, we want our pupils to grow up to be morally upright individuals who are tolerant of others and who have a strong sense of responsibility for those outside of their immediate community. The path that Consett Academy students take includes change, struggle, and opportunity; how they respond to these things greatly influences how they will live once they graduate. We firmly believe that any accomplishment is a result of students', staff members', and parents' cooperative effort and perseverance. Consett Academy strives to realise the potential of every member of our exceptional and amazing educational community because the institution itself inspires achievement.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 256 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 3 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 5 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 2 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 3 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 7 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.52 | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.47 | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.00% | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 34 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 14.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.38 | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.88 | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.8% | 20.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.93 2 | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.38 1 | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 14.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 12.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.99 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.67 2 | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 11.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.69 | 23.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 11.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Consett Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
