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Belmont Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Belmont Community School
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Belmont Community School
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- Belmont DH1 2AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are now making good progress from their starting points across a range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally conduct themselves very well in lessons and around the school
Academic Progress: High expectations lead to good pupil progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and respectful.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provided targeted support and development to staff where needed, in order to improve teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have high expectations of their pupils and set challenging activities in lessons
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is consistently effective; some lessons lack independence.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take decisive action, when needed, to eradicate weak teaching
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leaders have successfully improved the school’s effectiveness since the last inspection
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support staff and evaluate work effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum promotes achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils report that they feel safe and know what to do to stay safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a culture of safeguarding and all staff have appropriate training
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe; safeguarding is effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to an extensive range of extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that as many pupils as possible can participate in after-school activities by providing late buses
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs, including Combined Cadet Force.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils appreciate the impartial careers advice and guidance they receive
Preparation for Sixth Form: Over time, the proportion of pupils continuing into further education, employment and training has been in line with or above national averages
Career Counselling Services: Promotes apprenticeships and career options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND provision well integrated.
Communication: School effectively communicates pupils’ progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage via Ofsted Parent View.
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About Us
Belmont Community School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 823 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
|
B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 9 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 8 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 2 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 8 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 9 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 13 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Belmont Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1