Open Other Secondary Mixed

Consett Academy

Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ
Part of: CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Consett Academy
Consett, DH8 6LZ
1,491 Pupils
1,700 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
35.20% FSM %
756 Boys
735 Girls
About Consett Academy

Consett Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Consett, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,491 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,700. Current headteacher: Tom Urwin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Blaydon and Consett
Ward Consett North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2012
UKPRN 10036056
URN 137638
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Aimey Adamson Chair of Local Governing Body 08/03/2024 11/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Jukes Chair of Local Governing Body 10/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by trustees
Ms Bernadette Atkinson Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Angela Blake Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Sally Castling Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Collins Local Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Amy Cross Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Elected by parents
Nicola Dooher Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Lee Hillary Local Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Donna Hitcham Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Neil Jukes Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom Urwin Local Governor 29/11/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
0.3 km • Consett
Other
Consett Junior School
0.33 km • Consett
Other
Beechdale Nursery School
0.35 km • Consett
Other
Consett Infant School
0.41 km • Consett
Other
Learning for Life
0.43 km • Consett
Other
Villa Real School
0.5 km • Consett
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Consett Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Consett, County Durham.
Consett Academy has 1,491 pupils, with a capacity of 1,700.
Consett Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Consett Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Consett Academy is Mr Tom Urwin.
Consett Academy is at Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Consett Academy: Has a sixth form.
Consett Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Mr Tom Urwin
Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ
01207507001
www.consett-academy.org.uk/
Location
DH8 6LZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137638
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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