St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Thorndale Road, DH1 2AQ |
| School Website | www.stthomasmorebelmont.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1913864761 |
| URN | 148705 |
School Census
| Total | 89 |
| Girls/Boys | 37/52 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.6%/58.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 12 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2023 | Good |
| 05/10/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -4.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 35% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Belmont Community School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Buckinghamshire Road, , DH1 2QP
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Buckinghamshire Road, , DH1 2QP
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Scardale Way, , DH1 2TX