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Consett Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Consett Junior School is a community primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Consett Junior School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Consett Junior School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find County Durham catchment area documents →

Consett Junior School — School Information

Full address
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
34.1% of pupils
DfE URN
114051

Other Primary Schools in Consett

If Consett Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Consett Junior School

Is Consett Junior School oversubscribed?

Consett Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Consett Junior School?

Admission to Consett Junior School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Consett Junior School cover?

Consett Junior School is a primary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Consett Junior School?

Consett Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.