Open Other Primary Mixed

Moorside Primary Academy

Chester Road, Consett, DH8 8EQ
Part of: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Moorside Primary Academy
Consett, DH8 8EQ
134 Pupils
126 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
50.40% FSM %
79 Boys
55 Girls
About Moorside Primary Academy

Moorside Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Consett, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 134 pupils on roll. School capacity: 126. Current headteacher: Helen Templeton.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Blaydon and Consett
Ward Consett South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-03-2022
UKPRN 10090000
URN 148969
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sharon Rogan Chair of Local Governing Body 20/02/2024 08/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Heckles Local Governor 08/09/2025 07/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Louise Templeton Local Governor 01/03/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Lewis Webster Local Governor 17/12/2024 14/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Wheatley Local Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Templeton Shared Local Governor - Establishment 02/03/2022 01/03/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Watson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 08/12/2023 27/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Welsh Shared Local Governor - Establishment 02/03/2022 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castleside Primary School
0.65 km • Consett
Other
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
1.24 km • Consett
Other
The Grove Primary School
1.44 km • Consett
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
2.35 km • Consett
Other
Derwentside College
2.75 km • Consett
Other
Delta Independent School
2.87 km • Consett
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Moorside Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Consett, County Durham.
Moorside Primary Academy has 134 pupils, with a capacity of 126.
Moorside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Moorside Primary Academy is Mrs Helen Templeton.
Moorside Primary Academy is at Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Moorside Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Moorside Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Templeton
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ
01207509724
moorsideprimary.org.uk/
Location
DH8 8EQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148969
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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