Consett Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Consett Junior School
Address: Beechdale Road
Town/City: Consett
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH8 6AY
Telephone Number: 01207 504431
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Dixon
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 228 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.5%

Location and administration

URN: 114051
DfE Number: 840/2277
UKPRN: 10070660
UPRN: 100110742973
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Consett North (E05016166)

Easting & Northing: 411404E, 551353N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 51' 26.93" N 1° 49' 25.47" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV54G+XG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beechdale Nursery School (0.0km)
  2. Consett Academy (0.3km)
  3. Villa Real School (0.4km)
  4. Consett Infant School (0.5km)
  5. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett (0.5km)
  6. Learning for Life (0.5km)
  7. Delta Independent School (0.9km)
  8. Derwentside College (1.1km)
  9. Leadgate Primary School - Split Site (1.1km)
  10. Delves Lane Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Leslie Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mrs Gemma Cornes - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Cornes - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Foster - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Gillian McCreesh - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2027.
  • Mr Neil Moffett - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jillian Stephenson - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2029.
  • Mrs Kelli Turner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2029.
  • Mr Luke Vasarhelyi - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Miss Rebecca Waters - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Miss Fiona Welsh - Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 October 2026.