Belmont Community School vs Kingsmeadow Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Community School
Durham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
887 students
Kingsmeadow Community School
Gateshead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
| Measure | Belmont Community School Durham, North East | Kingsmeadow Community School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 185 | #138 of 185 |
| National rank | #1049 of 4,090 | #3012 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 887 | 868 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 868 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.2% | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.6 |
| town | Durham | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belmontschool.org.uk | kingsmeadow.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Belmont Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 29.0).
- •Belmont Community School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 868.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont Community School better than Kingsmeadow Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Belmont Community School ranks higher (69.2 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belmont Community School and Kingsmeadow Community School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Durham and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Community School: 887. Kingsmeadow Community School: 868. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Community School and Kingsmeadow Community School rank in North East?
Belmont Community School is 37th of 185 and Kingsmeadow Community School is 138th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).