St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Address: Thornfield Road, The Grove
Town/City: Consett
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH8 8AX
Telephone Number: 01207 503604
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Emily Hudson
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%

Location and administration

URN: 148819
DfE Number: 840/3403
UKPRN: 10089425
UPRN: 200004275258
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Consett South (E05016167)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 409156E, 550108N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 46.81" N 1° 51' 31.67" W
Plus Code: 9C6WR4WR+GF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Grove Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Moorside Primary Academy (1.2km)
  3. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill (1.3km)
  4. Derwentside College (1.6km)
  5. Delta Independent School (1.6km)
  6. Castleside Primary School (1.8km)
  7. Benfieldside Primary School (1.9km)
  8. Learning for Life (2.1km)
  9. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett (2.1km)
  10. Consett Infant School (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • John Bagnall - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 May 2030.
  • John Devanney - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Angela Donaghy - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Angela Eddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Angela Eddy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Maresa Grogan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Emily Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Carole Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Michael McCabe - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Shaun McGee - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Mary Quinn - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Sanders - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Laura Wightman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Christine Wilkes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Christine Wilks - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2025.