The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Harrison-Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelmont Infant School
Primary · Very close
Belmont Community School
Secondary · Very close
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Primary · 355m away
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Primary · 640m away
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary · 1.5km away
Sherburn Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Durham, DH1 2AG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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