Ebchester CofE Primary School
Consett, DH8 0QB · County Durham · primary school
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55th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,247 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ebchester CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, History, Rounders, and Archery clubs, attend a Robinwood residential trip, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Robinwood residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Ebchester CofE Primary School
Overview
Leaders have created a "welcoming, nurturing and friendly environment" with a "strong sense of community." Pupils engage well with their learning, showing "interest, determination and effort," while behaviour is described as good with bullying being "very rare." The school provides a wide range of enrichment opportunities and ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well.
Strengths
- A "family atmosphere" where older pupils act as role models and support younger children.
- Effective reading programme with consistent phonics teaching and books "matched to the sounds they know."
- Ambitious early years curriculum providing a "strong start" with skilled staff interactions.
- High expectations for personal development, including e-safety and healthy lifestyles.
- Effective engagement with parents, who are "extremely supportive of the school."
Areas to improve
- Pupils lack sufficient opportunities in some foundation subjects, such as history and geography, to "revisit previous learning."
- Leaders must ensure the new curriculum embeds with "sufficient opportunity for pupils to re-cap the most important knowledge and ideas" so they can apply prior learning to new topics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a "strong culture of safeguarding," effective staff training, and clear systems where leaders "respond quickly to safeguarding concerns."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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