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The Grove Primary School

Oakfield Lane, Consett, DH8 8AP
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The Grove Primary School
Consett, DH8 8AP
178 Pupils
200 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
41.20% FSM %
88 Boys
90 Girls
About The Grove Primary School

The Grove Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools 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 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Bernadette Atkinson.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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
UKPRN 10077257
URN 114046
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Michelle Thompson Chair of Governors 15/11/2024 14/11/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Bernadette Atkinson Governor 24/04/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jayne Baker Governor 19/07/2025 18/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dale Checksfield Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carly Grundy Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Ms Lesley Kendall Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kelsey Stoddart Governor 15/06/2023 01/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Victoria Thompson Governor 04/07/2025 03/07/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Laura Tomlinson Governor 14/11/2022 25/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachael Wilkinson Governor 04/11/2022 03/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
0.21 km • Consett
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
1.15 km • Consett
Other
Derwentside College
1.39 km • Consett
Other
Moorside Primary Academy
1.44 km • Consett
Other
Delta Independent School
1.45 km • Consett
Other
Benfieldside Primary School
1.74 km • Consett
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Grove Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Consett, County Durham.
The Grove Primary School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
The Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Grove Primary School is Ms Bernadette Atkinson.
The Grove Primary School is at Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, DH8 8AP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at The Grove Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Grove Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Bernadette Atkinson
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, DH8 8AP
01207502938
www.thegroveprimaryschool.co.uk
Location
DH8 8AP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114046
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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