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Belmont Community School

State school · Durham, DH1 2QP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 847 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
847 ·
Local authority
Durham County Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Helen Burton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School 19 %
Bowburn Primary School 14 %
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School 13 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Pittington Primary School 11 %
Sherburn Primary School 10 %
Durham Gilesgate Primary School 7 %
West Rainton Primary School 5 %
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham 5 %
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.8%
LA avg.
40.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
54
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.42 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

847
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

The Links
Belmont
Durham
County Durham
DH1 2QP
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Telephone: 0191 386 5715

Email: school@belmontschool.org.uk

Website: http://www.belmontschool.org.uk

Local authority: Durham County Council

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School data & information Belmont Community School The Links, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP
847 Pupil numbers
33.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.8%
LA avg.
40.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.10
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 136 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Belmont Community School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 20 and has 12 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.42 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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