Belford Primary School
West Street, Belford, NE70 7QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Belford Primary School is a primary school in Belford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 26th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 19 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Pupils at Belford Primary School benefit from an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and the different opportunities they are offered here. The school's vision of 'Make, Believe, Learn and Achieve' is part of everyday life. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders are dedicated to pupils fulfilling their potential. The curriculum is broad. Pupils' academic learning is supported by a rich range of wider experiences. Learning extends beyond the classroom. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils are confident that they can get help from trusted adults if they need it. Pupils say that bullying could happen but that is always sorted out by staff. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. Around school, pupils of all ages play together with respect. Leaders are proud of the whole school community. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent said, 'the school has a strong community ethos and works hard to ensure the pupils are happy.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not assess effectively to check on what pupils know and remember over time, in some subjects. Leaders do not have a clear picture of what pupils are remembering. Leaders should further develop assessment, so that it is used effectively, so that staff identify how well pupils are building their knowledge and understanding.
- In some foundation subjects, the activities planned do not match the learning intention and are not sufficiently challenging for some pupils. As a result, pupils' subject knowledge and understanding is not as deep as it should be. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported through quality training to develop their understanding as to how to deepen pupils' subject knowledge through high- quality pedagogy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 187
Schools near Belford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Island Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ellingham Church of England Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Seahouses Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School) | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lorna Rainey
- Phone
- 01668213372
- Address
- West Street, Belford, NE70 7QD
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122244
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.