Benfieldside Primary School is a community school serving families in Consett and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 196 pupils on roll with space for 357, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 25 June 2024, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.