Belmont Primary School

About Belmont Primary School

Belmont Primary School, a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11 in Redcar and Cleveland, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent graded inspection in 2017 and an ungraded visit in 2023. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 65%. This figure is identical to the local authority average for Redcar and Cleveland, placing Belmont exactly in the middle of the pack. In the local authority rankings, it sits 21st out of 41 primary schools, with a ranking score of 65. Nationally, it ranks 6,194th out of 13,686 schools, placing it in the 45th percentile. While not a standout performer, the school delivers solid, average outcomes that reflect the broader local picture.

A closer look at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results reveals a mixed picture across individual subjects. Reading is a clear strength, with 92% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 27% reaching the higher standard, alongside an average scaled score of 106. Maths follows with 84% at the expected level and 37% at the higher standard, with an average score of 107. Writing is weaker, with 80% at the expected level and just 12% reaching the higher standard. Only 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. The school does not have Progress 8 data available for these subjects, so it is difficult to assess how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Ofsted’s graded inspection in 2017 rated leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all as Good, and the 2023 ungraded visit confirmed the school remains Good.

Belmont Primary has a capacity of 410 pupils and currently hosts 392, so it is nearly full. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 61 applications for 46 places and 44 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. The school offers a nursery provision and a range of facilities including a library, music rooms, ICT suite, forest school, sports hall, outdoor playground, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, dance and gymnastics, while clubs cover coding, drama, book club and chess. The school’s SEND provisions are broad, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 12.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Belmont serves a fairly typical demographic for its area and will suit families looking for a stable, well-rated local primary with a good range of enrichment opportunities.

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