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Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.3 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
847
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates a solid academic environment, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. The school's Attainment 8 score of 53.4 places it in the top 19% nationally, indicating effective teaching and learning. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 92% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, although further insights into student progress would be helpful for a more comprehensive understanding.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.4 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 92% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 50% | Top 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Other2.7%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.78408, -1.52703 · DH1 2AG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114308
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.belmontschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Belmont Community School rated by Ofsted?
Belmont Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is Belmont Community School a good school?
Belmont Community School scores 68.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Belmont Community School in GCSEs?
Belmont Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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