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Bellingham Primary School

Bellingham Primary School

Northumberland, NE48 2ELPrimary School·Ages 4-8
GoodQuality of Ed.

68%

Capacity

71

Pupils

1.0x

Demand

About Bellingham Primary School

Bellingham Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 8. The school has 71 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Bellingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Gibson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.

The school has 8 places available and received 8 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.

Bellingham Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 71% recommending the school (14 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bellingham Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Bellingham 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 8 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRedesmouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2EL
HeadteacherSteve Gibson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils71
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity71 / 105 (68% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

14 responses

Would Recommend This School

71%Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
7%
Concerns dealt with
57%
Strengths95%+ agree
Clubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceGymnasticsNetballFootballRoundersCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaCodingScience ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26
Places

8

Applications

8

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

8 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellingham Primary School

Bellingham 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.

Contact Information

01434220230www.bellinghamprimary.northumberland.sch.uk/

Redesmouth Road, Hexham

Northumberland, NE48 2EL

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Redesmouth Road, Hexham

Northumberland, NE48 2EL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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