Belsay Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 0ET · Northumberland · primary school
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22nd of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 6.1/10 nationally. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belsay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Newcastle United Foundation Multi-skills, Pele Trust Fun Fitness, and British Sign Language Leaders Club. They also participate in badminton, band practice, and choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How are the multi-skills clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Belsay Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this friendly and caring school,” arriving with enthusiasm and feeling safe due to supportive staff. The school delivers a “broad curriculum” with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering respect and collaboration. Leaders and governors maintain a clear vision, ensuring staff feel “exceptionally well supported” to deliver high-quality education.
Strengths
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with a “highly effective approach” to phonics that helps pupils learn to read “fluently and confidently.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “clearly sequenced,” allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively, particularly in mathematics and history.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND “effectively,” using tools like ‘pupil passports’ to support concentration and access to learning.
- Pupils benefit from a “well-structured programme for personal development,” including clubs, residential visits, and opportunities to “celebrate cultures different to their own.”
- Staff are “proud to work here” and value the training and resources provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some mathematics sessions, checks on learning are less effective, meaning teaching is not adapted “quickly and precisely enough” to address misconceptions.
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not know how well pupils are remembering the curriculum “long term,” hindering targeted support for retention.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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