Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Consett, DH8 7RH · County Durham · primary school
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150th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.6/10 against 1,026 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access arts and crafts, film, dance, forest school, reading, cooking, and board games clubs. Sports include football, basketball, cross-country running, canoeing, and surfing. Trips visit museums, historical landmarks, theatres, outdoor learning centres, and places of worship. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the forest school sessions? How does the split site arrangement affect daily transitions between locations?
What Ofsted said about Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Overview
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site continues to be a good school, described as a "happy school" where pupils "love coming to see their friends and have fun learning." The report highlights "warm and caring" relationships and a curriculum that effectively addresses past learning gaps, particularly in reading.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a community with "high levels of tolerance and respect," where bullying is rare.
- Leaders have successfully adapted phonics and writing teaching, ensuring younger pupils are "quickly learning to read with confidence and expression."
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics and history is well-structured, with "essential knowledge... crystal clear" and learning that builds progressively.
- The school is inclusive, providing proactive support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) so they can "access the same curriculum and thrive."
- Staff feel "valued and trusted," with leaders actively working to alleviate workload and support well-being.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects, such as design technology, is "not as well mapped out" as others, with key ideas that are "vague" and essential knowledge not "sharply defined."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders placing it "at the heart of all the school does" and ensuring staff training is "regular and thorough."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
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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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