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Moorside Primary Academy

Goodgraded 18/02/2025Ages 2–11134 pupilsDoes not apply
Consett, DH8 8EQ
County Durham

Moorside Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Consett, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 134 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/02/2025, Moorside Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Consett can view Moorside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Consett (DH8 8EQ), Moorside Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals48.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-10%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in ConsettSee the full area report for DH8 8EQ