Belmont Primary School
, DE11 8JZ · Derbyshire · primary school
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210th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 0.9/10 against 2,609 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belmont Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball and attend a School Council visit to an Armistice Service.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Belmont Primary School
Overview
The report describes Belmont Primary School as an inclusive environment where leaders are "ambitious for all pupils to achieve well." Pupils feel part of a supportive "Belmont family," characterised by strong values of respect and kindness, resulting in a "calm and orderly" atmosphere where children feel safe and secure.
Strengths
- Leaders ensure every pupil learns to read fluently, with a "sharp focus on developing pupils’ vocabulary" and a curriculum that fosters a "love of reading."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "focused and timely support," with clear targets and external help sought where necessary.
- The curriculum is "well-planned" and draws upon the local area, such as learning about the ‘Bevan Boys’, to provide a sound understanding of the community.
- Behaviour is managed effectively through a new approach that ensures pupils are "clear about the expectations of them" and learn to take control of their actions.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and engaging in "well-designed activities" that have a clear learning focus.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the "essential knowledge pupils need to know and remember should be more explicit" to help teachers make strong connections between current and past learning.
- Senior leaders must ensure subject leaders have the necessary time to check that the new curriculum is "implemented consistently and having the desired impact."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders are "tenacious in ensuring pupils are safe" and that all staff are well trained and use systems effectively to share relevant information.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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