Schools

Schools in Leadgate

There are 9 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leadgate: 6 primary, 1 special, 1 nursery, 1 secondary. 89% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 90% across County Durham. Among the best results: Beechdale Nursery School.

DH8, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leadgate

9schools and nurseries

89%good or betterCounty Durham: 90%

1inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Primary · 180 pupils · 0.2 miles School remains Good (2023)
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate Primary · 60 pupils · 0.3 miles Good in every area (2024)
Villa Real School Special · 125 pupils · 0.7 miles Improved significantly (2025)
Consett Junior School Primary · 228 pupils · 0.8 miles School remains Good (2023)
Beechdale Nursery School Nursery · 61 pupils · 0.8 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
Consett Academy Secondary · 1493 pupils · 0.9 miles Good (2023)
Consett Infant School Primary · 153 pupils · 1.0 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Primary · 372 pupils · 1.1 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Delves Lane Primary School Primary · 274 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card Jul 2026: Expected standard in 2, needs attention in 5

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionThu 16 Jul1.3 miles

Delves Lane Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Needs attention. Early years: Needs attention. Safeguarding: Met.

Delves Lane Primary School, DH8 7ES

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Leadgate	9	89%
Consett	12	92%
Blackhill	13	92%
Delves Lane	1	0%
Medomsley	1	100%
Templetown	1	0%
The Dene	1	100%

See every County Durham school on the County Durham schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Leadgate?

9 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leadgate.

Are the schools in Leadgate good?

89% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 90% across County Durham.