Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham, DH1 2AG · County Durham · primary school
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85th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 4,107 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club and Art and craft clubs, participate in Belmont Lumiere and Art Exhibitions, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 261 pupils against a stated capacity of 361. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Art and craft clubs? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Overview
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School is described as an inclusive institution where pupils are part of a "loving and nurturing" community. The report highlights a "warm and welcoming environment" that fosters high attendance and exemplary behaviour, with pupils achieving well across the curriculum. While the school meets expected standards in most areas, leaders aim to refine curriculum adaptation and governance challenge to further enhance outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is "high and above national figures," supported by productive engagement with parents and effective work with disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with a "nurturing and respectful environment" where bullying is not tolerated and staff provide "highly effective pastoral support."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," allowing pupils to build "secure" foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Early years provision is effective, grounded in a "love of rhymes, stories and songs," with staff modelling language effectively to extend learning.
- The school is highly inclusive, with staff identifying needs swiftly and removing barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- Governors should "challenge leaders consistently and robustly" across all aspects of the school’s work, using detailed information from a wide range of sources.
- Leaders should use assessment information "robustly" to understand pupil learning and adapt the curriculum and teaching, particularly in mathematics where detailed knowledge development lacks precision.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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