Belford Primary School
47%
Capacity
87
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Belford Primary School
Belford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 187 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Belford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorna Rainey, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9008th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 58 in Northumberland.
Belford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 10 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Belford Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Belford Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | West Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QD |
| Headteacher | Lorna Rainey |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 187 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9008th of 13,686
Nationally
470th of 677
In North East
26th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
11
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (91% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Street, Belford
Northumberland, NE70 7QD
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