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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
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- Belmont DH1 2AG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Early Years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Ensuring younger pupils quickly learn to read fluently and accurately is a high priority for leaders.
Success of the Curriculum: Mathematics is a strength of the school. Leadership in mathematics is very strong.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some other subjects, such as history, are not as well planned and sequenced.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leadership in mathematics is very strong. Pupils in Year 1 and 2 learn a new sound each day.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment to effectively plan pupils鈥� next steps. No pupil misses out on any part of learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in school and at breaktime is good. Pupils eat lunch in a sociable and calm way.
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is adapted so that tasks are manageable. Teachers have high aspirations but realistic expectations for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe. This is because the school helps them to be safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Online systems to record every concern, incident or issue are extensive. Procedures and systems are watertight.
Parent Feedback: The views of 42 parents who responded to Ofsted鈥檚 questionnaire, Parent View, were considered.
Extracurricular Activities: Before the pandemic, they enjoyed attending different clubs such as drama, PE or street dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are uniformly positive about the school and how much it has improved.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are able to remember what they have learned and use it to grasp new learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment to effectively plan pupils鈥� next steps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects in the curriculum are not yet well planned and sequenced.
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About Us
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 268 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a token of his promise鈥攈is rainbow of love鈥擥od sent Noah a rainbow.
We pledge to cherish and look after every member of the Belmont family.
We pledge to act in a loving, kind, respectful, honest, calm, patient, encouraging, and forgiving manner.
Our goal as a school is to help each student become the best version of themselves, realising their full academic, social, and spiritual potential.
We want to make sure that everybody is prepared and has the tools they need for the future.
The eight Christian principles that make up the rainbow promise.
We anticipate that every member of our school community will aspire to love and care for one another as much as possible.
As we face the problems of life at school, in the local community, and beyond, we collaborate with our local community and partners to build and practise the Christian values of respect for one another, reconciliation, and forgiveness.
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We pledge to cherish and look after every member of the Belmont family.
We pledge to act in a loving, kind, respectful, honest, calm, patient, encouraging, and forgiving manner.
Our goal as a school is to help each student become the best version of themselves, realising their full academic, social, and spiritual potential.
We want to make sure that everybody is prepared and has the tools they need for the future.
The eight Christian principles that make up the rainbow promise.
We anticipate that every member of our school community will aspire to love and care for one another as much as possible.
As we face the problems of life at school, in the local community, and beyond, we collaborate with our local community and partners to build and practise the Christian values of respect for one another, reconciliation, and forgiveness.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% 2 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 13 | 10.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% 8 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 11 | 10.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.42% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1