Belford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Belford, North East NE70 7QD · Northumberland
#226 of 811 primary schools in North East
#4403 of 15,697 nationally
About Belford Primary School
Belford Primary School is a local authority primary located in Belford, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 90 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 226th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 90; capacity filled 48.1%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Belford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 90
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 48.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Belford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holy Island Church of England Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
8 students · 8.5 km away
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lowick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
38 students · 11 km away
Ellingham Church of England Primary School
Chathill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
46 students · 11 km away
Seahouses Primary School
Seahouses · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students · 11 km away
Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)
Wooler · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
107 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Rothbury First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
94 students
Hesleden Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
Ludworth Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
Stamfordham Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
96 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Belford Primary School a good school?
Belford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #226 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Belford Primary School rank in North East?
Belford Primary School ranks #226 of 811 primary schools in North East and #4403 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Belford Primary School?
Belford Primary School had 90 students in 2025.
Is Belford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Belford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Belford Primary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Belford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.