The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.4
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
92%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 847
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 33.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Ms Helen Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · Very close
Belmont Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Primary · 343m away
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Primary · 755m away
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary · 1.4km away
Sherburn Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Belmont Community School a selective school?
No. Belmont Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Belmont Community School's Ofsted rating?
Belmont Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belmont Community School?
Belmont Community School currently has 847 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belmont Community School take?
Belmont Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Belmont Community School?
Belmont Community 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 Community School have a sixth form?
No, Belmont Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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