SchoolScoresBelsay Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PELE TRUST
Belsay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 0ET
01661 881641 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 28th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 38th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
71% — 13 points above the Northumberland average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 65th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 93rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 92nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 81st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.0% | 14.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Whalton CofE Aided Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Belsay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belsay Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
How did Belsay Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Belsay Primary School?
91% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Belsay Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Belsay Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Belsay Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145779.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.