Belmont Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Buckinghamshire Road, DH1 2QP |
| School Website | www.belmontschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1913865715 |
| URN | 114308 |
School Census
| Total | 814 |
| Girls/Boys | 409/405 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 263 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2019 | Good |
| 18/10/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 12 February 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 October 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 October 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 10 February 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 11 January 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 30 April 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 91.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.44 |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 45% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.57 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.14 |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 294 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 194 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 201 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Buckinghamshire Road, , DH1 2QP
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Thorndale Road, , DH1 2AQ
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Scardale Way, , DH1 2TX