Belmont Community School, based in Durham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Belmont Community School currently has around 847 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 21% who stay in school sixth forms and 57% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Links, Durham, DH1 2AG |
| Website: | http://www.belmontschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913865715 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Helen Burton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114308 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 847 |
| Number of Boys: | 435 |
| Number of Girls: | 412 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.10% | 755 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 11 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 6 |
| African | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infant School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Thorndale Road , DH1 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Scardale Way , Belmont DH1 2TX | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Community School The Links , Belmont DH1 2AG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Durham Free School Bradford Crescent , Gilesgate DH1 1HN | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.