What are Benfieldside Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 52% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Benfieldside Primary School take?

Benfieldside Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Benfieldside Primary School located?

Benfieldside Primary School is located in Consett, DH8 0JX, County Durham.

How do I apply to Benfieldside Primary School?

Benfieldside Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Benfieldside Primary School?

When Benfieldside Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order or, children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical reasons — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement. This type of application must be supported in writing by relevant professional agencies such as a doctor and it is the parents' responsibility to provide the relevant documentation. It must explain why the school you wish your child to attend is the only school based on fact, not opinion, that can meet your child's medical or social needs and the difficulties that would be caused if they had to attend another school; 3. Sibling links — Children who have a sibling already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters and children of the parent or carer's partner. Some schools give priority to siblings of children attending another community and voluntary controlled school with which they have close links (linked schools), and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. The places offered for 2025-26 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Benfieldside Primary School, before it converted. Tie-break: Priority will be given to those children who live nearest to the school applied for. Otherwise, if only one final place can be offered and two applicants live equidistant from the school, the council's system of random allocation will apply.

What is the largest ethnic background at Benfieldside Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 114045), 92.7% of pupils at Benfieldside Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Benfieldside Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order or, children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical reasons — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement. This type of application must be supported in writing by relevant professional agencies such as a doctor and it is the parents' responsibility to provide the relevant documentation. It must explain why the school you wish your child to attend is the only school based on fact, not opinion, that can meet your child's medical or social needs and the difficulties that would be caused if they had to attend another school.
3Sibling links — Children who have a sibling already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters and children of the parent or carer's partner. Some schools give priority to siblings of children attending another community and voluntary controlled school with which they have close links (linked schools).
4Distance — Children who live nearest the preferred school or academy measured by the shortest walking route. This will be based on the child's address.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to those children who live nearest to the school applied for. Otherwise, if only one final place can be offered and two applicants live equidistant from the school, the council's system of random allocation will apply.

Does not include Browney Academy, Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary, New Seaham Academy, Sacriston Academy or Ouston Primary School — those schools' criteria must be obtained directly from the school. Linked schools exist where sibling priority extends across paired infant/junior schools (Consett Infant/Junior, South Stanley Infant/Junior, Cockton Hill Infant/Junior, Acre Rigg Infant/Acre Rigg Academy).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Benfieldside Primary School: key facts

What are Benfieldside Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 52% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Benfieldside Primary School take?: Benfieldside Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Benfieldside Primary School located?: Benfieldside Primary School is located in Consett, DH8 0JX, County Durham.
How do I apply to Benfieldside Primary School?: Benfieldside Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Benfieldside Primary School?: When Benfieldside Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order or, children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical reasons — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement. This type of application must be supported in writing by relevant professional agencies such as a doctor and it is the parents' responsibility to provide the relevant documentation. It must explain why the school you wish your child to attend is the only school based on fact, not opinion, that can meet your child's medical or social needs and the difficulties that would be caused if they had to attend another school; 3. Sibling links — Children who have a sibling already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters and children of the parent or carer's partner. Some schools give priority to siblings of children attending another community and voluntary controlled school with which they have close links (linked schools), and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. The places offered for 2025-26 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Benfieldside Primary School, before it converted. Tie-break: Priority will be given to those children who live nearest to the school applied for. Otherwise, if only one final place can be offered and two applicants live equidistant from the school, the council's system of random allocation will apply.
What is the largest ethnic background at Benfieldside Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 114045), 92.7% of pupils at Benfieldside Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Benfieldside Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order or, children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical reasons — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement. This type of application must be supported in writing by relevant professional agencies such as a doctor and it is the parents' responsibility to provide the relevant documentation. It must explain why the school you wish your child to attend is the only school based on fact, not opinion, that can meet your child's medical or social needs and the difficulties that would be caused if they had to attend another school.
3Sibling links — Children who have a sibling already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters and children of the parent or carer's partner. Some schools give priority to siblings of children attending another community and voluntary controlled school with which they have close links (linked schools).
4Distance — Children who live nearest the preferred school or academy measured by the shortest walking route. This will be based on the child's address.

Benfieldside Primary School: key facts

What are Benfieldside Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 52% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Benfieldside Primary School take?: Benfieldside Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Benfieldside Primary School located?: Benfieldside Primary School is located in Consett, DH8 0JX, County Durham.
How do I apply to Benfieldside Primary School?: Benfieldside Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Benfieldside Primary School?: When Benfieldside Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are 'looked after' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order or, children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical reasons — Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement. This type of application must be supported in writing by relevant professional agencies such as a doctor and it is the parents' responsibility to provide the relevant documentation. It must explain why the school you wish your child to attend is the only school based on fact, not opinion, that can meet your child's medical or social needs and the difficulties that would be caused if they had to attend another school; 3. Sibling links — Children who have a sibling already attending the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or stepsisters and children of the parent or carer's partner. Some schools give priority to siblings of children attending another community and voluntary controlled school with which they have close links (linked schools), and 1 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. The places offered for 2025-26 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Benfieldside Primary School, before it converted. Tie-break: Priority will be given to those children who live nearest to the school applied for. Otherwise, if only one final place can be offered and two applicants live equidistant from the school, the council's system of random allocation will apply.
What is the largest ethnic background at Benfieldside Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 114045), 92.7% of pupils at Benfieldside Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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