St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont, DH1 2AQ · County Durham · primary school
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44th 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 — 7.3/10 against 4,194 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 25.0% achieved the higher standard, 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 (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” within a “caring, friendly and welcoming ethos.” The report highlights that leaders maintain “high expectations,” resulting in pupils achieving well in core subjects and demonstrating strong personal development.
Strengths
- Reading and mathematics are “well planned and effectively taught,” with a structured phonics programme ensuring younger pupils achieve well.
- Pupils display excellent behaviour; they are “attentive and hard-working,” socialise well, and bullying incidents are “extremely rare.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils taking on responsibilities and instigating real community improvements, such as fundraising for a defibrillator.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff promptly identifying vulnerable pupils and working well with other agencies.
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is generally effective, with suitable support plans in place.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete the revision of planning and learning checks in some foundation subjects, as these are currently “not as strong.”
- Staff require further training to ensure consistent approaches when adapting tasks for pupils with SEND, as occasional adaptations are “not fully meeting the needs” of these pupils.
- Leaders should refine and embed the planned sequence of learning from Nursery into Year 1, as the transition planning is “not fully completed.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders and staff promptly identify risks and maintain well-kept recruitment records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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