St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Thorndale Road, Belmont, DH1 2AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont is a primary school in Belmont for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 55th of 184 primary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 28 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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

12 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

107 pupils on roll, with places for 119

Eligible for free school meals15.9%

15.9%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.3%

10.3%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.1%

13.1%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School	0.2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	73% met the expected standard
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Sherburn Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Durham Gilesgate Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Tom Hunt
Phone: 01913864761
Website: stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Thorndale Road, Belmont, DH1 2AQ
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148705

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.