Is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 95th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QN

Local ranking95th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 55.0%
Maths (Expected): 65.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 116
Boys: 67 (53%)
Girls: 59 (47%)
Capacity: 210 (60% full)
SEND: 12.1%
FSM Eligible: 34.3%
EAL: 2.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,292/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.1%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
White Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%

93.1%

White British

3.5%

Asian Indian

1.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207560235

admin@birmedomsley.co.uk

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Manor Road

Consett, North East

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Administrative

URN: 147518
UKPRN: 10084483
Establishment No.: 2022
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST

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