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Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Redesmouth Road, Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2EN, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
51
Capacity
240
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
21%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 99% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 18% of pupils meet the expected standards, and there are no students achieving at a higher standard, which may raise concerns for some parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school based on limited feedback.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 18% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child is happy
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School responds to concerns
69%
My child makes good progress
62%
Good range of subjects
62%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School supports development
62%
School has high expectations
62%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British100.0%
Location
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55.14216, -2.24682 · NE48 2EN
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122350
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College a good school?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bellingham Middle School and Sports College?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bellingham Middle School and Sports College receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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