Compare Benfieldside Primary School and Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Ebchester CofE Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Benfieldside Primary School (Primary) in Consett; Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School (Primary) in Consett; Ebchester CofE Primary School (Primary) in Consett — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Benfieldside Primary School, Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Ebchester CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and voluntary controlled school type located around Consett, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Benfieldside Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Benfieldside Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–55–60%; all within the DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Benfieldside Primary School DH8 0JX	Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School DH8 6QN	Ebchester CofE Primary School DH8 0QB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Consett County Durham DH8 0JX	Consett County Durham DH8 6QN	Consett County Durham DH8 0QB
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Sep 2024	2 25 Apr 2024	2 17 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	357	210	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST	County Durham (840)
Website	www.benfieldsideprimary.co.uk	bishopianramsey.org.uk	www.ebchesterprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01207591369	01207560235	01207560349
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Benfieldside Primary School

DH8 0JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Consett
County Durham
DH8 0JX
Ofsted: 2 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.benfieldsideprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01207591369

Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

DH8 6QN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Consett
County Durham
DH8 6QN
Ofsted: 2 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Website: bishopianramsey.org.uk
Telephone: 01207560235

Ebchester CofE Primary School

DH8 0QB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Consett
County Durham
DH8 0QB
Ofsted: 2 17 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.ebchesterprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01207560349

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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