Is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 October 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 22nd of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bellingham Middle School and Sports College's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 18% of pupils at Bellingham Middle School and Sports College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bellingham Middle School and Sports College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Bellingham Middle School and Sports College 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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Bellingham Middle School and Sports College

Redesmouth Road, Bellingham, Hexham, NE48 2EN

Local ranking22nd of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

240

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 October 2019.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 51
Boys: 24 (52%)
Girls: 22 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (19% full)
SEND: 35.3%
FSM Eligible: 31.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 15.7%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 10.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.1
Budget per Pupil: £14,226/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 10.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01434220235

bernie.thompson@bellinghampartnership.uk

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Redesmouth Road

Hexham, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122350
UKPRN: 10007895
Establishment No.: 4361

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