SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Thorndale Road, Belmont, DH1 2AQ
0191 386 4761 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 February 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
67% — 5 points above the County Durham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 County Durham. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 183rd highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 132nd highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 192nd highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 27th highest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 208 state primary schools in County Durham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 207 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 207 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 182 state primary schools in County Durham. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 13.1%* | 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
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sherburn Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Hild's College CofE Primary School, Durham 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pittington Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Rainton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Finchale Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2023.
How did St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 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 148705.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.