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Belford Primary School

Northumberland, NE70 7QDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#9,008
of 13,686 nationally

About Belford Primary School

Belford Primary School is a small state primary in Northumberland that parents clearly rate highly. In the most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 11 applications for its 10 available places, with all 10 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.1, a modest but telling signal of local demand for a school with just 87 pupils against a capacity of 187. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the fact that it is oversubscribed with first-preference applications matching the number of places suggests a solid reputation among local families. Headteacher Lorna Rainey leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that also offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it a practical choice for families with younger siblings.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QD
HeadteacherLorna Rainey
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity87 / 187 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCricketFootballTennisRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Belford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.