Is Belmont Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Belmont Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Belmont Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.6 (England: 46.2). 48.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Belmont Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Belmont Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Belmont Community School

The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG

Local ranking7th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 20 March 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 168

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 847
Boys: 453 (51%)
Girls: 434 (49%)
Capacity: 900 (99% full)
SEND: 15.6%
FSM Eligible: 33.5%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 12.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,503/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.9%
Other: 2.7%
Asian Other: 1.3%
White Other: 1.2%
Asian Chinese: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%
Asian Pakistani: 0.7%
Black African: 0.6%

89.9%

White British

2.7%

Other

1.3%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01913865715

school@belmontschool.org.uk

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The Links

Durham, North East

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Administrative

URN: 114308
UKPRN: 10007896
Establishment No.: 4185

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