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Belford Primary School
West Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QD, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
87
Capacity
187
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 75% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school serves a small community of 87 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for learning. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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55.59712, -1.83429 · NE70 7QD
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122244
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Belford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Belford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Belford Primary School a good school?
Belford Primary School scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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