Belmont Community Primary School
Grantham, NG31 9LR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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242nd of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 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 — 0.7/10 against 1,567 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.46 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belmont Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Belmont Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending the school and feel safe, with parents viewing it as “supportive and friendly.” However, the quality of education is not good enough because the curriculum is not always taught well, meaning pupils do not achieve their potential. New leaders have identified areas for improvement but have not yet brought about the necessary changes.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have worries, with older pupils supporting younger ones.
- The curriculum in some subjects, such as mathematics, is ambitious and clearly sets out what pupils should learn.
- A new reading curriculum ensures pupils read a wide range of texts, and staff are trained in the new phonics programme.
- Children in the early years quickly develop positive relationships with staff and are enthusiastic about starting school.
- Staff appreciate the work of new leaders, support one another, and are proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check pupils’ understanding and provide work matched to their existing knowledge to help them build understanding.
- The curriculum must identify important knowledge precisely in all subjects, and teachers need the subject knowledge to explain it clearly.
- The school must improve oversight of provision for pupils with SEND to ensure weaknesses are identified and support is effective.
- The new behaviour management system must be applied consistently by all staff to address low-level disruption and clarify expectations.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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
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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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