Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 17th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 28 January 2026, report published 25 March 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2026
Pupils are part of the loving and nurturing 'Belmont family'. They are happy and confident. Pupils are polite young people who make a positive contribution to life in the school. For example, the 'playground buddies' include others in games and friendship at breaktimes. The 'wellbeing warriors' look out for those pupils who may at times need some emotional support. Positive relationships are evident in classes, from Nursery to Year 6. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their independence and resilience throughout the curriculum and the wider development programme. The school's vision of 'flourishing together' is embodied by its pupils. Pupils and staff share the high expectations for behaviour that are embedded across the school. Pupils feel safe. They know that any allegations of bullying are dealt with swiftly and effectively. A typical phrase heard by pupils across school is that 'we are nice to each other'. School is a place where pupils want to be. As a result, pupils' attendance is high. Pupils' high levels of respect for others with any perceived difference does them great credit. They are being well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils develop curiosity and enjoyment. Their engagement in lessons is generally of an impressive standard. Pupils typically achieve well. Those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable have barriers removed. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they need. These pupils do well from their starting points by the time they prepare to leave for secondary school.
What the school should improve
- Governors should ensure that they use their expertise to challenge leaders consistently and robustly across all aspects of the school's work, gathering sufficiently detailed information on school performance from as wide a range of sources as possible. • Leaders should use assessment information robustly to understand how well pupils learn what is intended and therefore where the curriculum and teaching should be adapted.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
261 pupils on roll, with places for 361
Schools near Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty Harrison-Brown
- Phone
- 01913844178
- Address
- The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114227
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.