Belmont Community School vs Sherburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 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
Sherburn Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Belmont Community School Durham, North East | Sherburn Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 185 | #540 of 811 |
| National rank | #1049 of 4,090 | #10859 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 887 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belmontschool.org.uk | www.sherburnprimary.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belmont Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 36.8).
- •Belmont Community School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 176.
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 Sherburn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belmont Community School ranks higher (69.2 vs 36.8 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 Sherburn Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Community School: 887. Sherburn Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Community School and Sherburn Primary School rank in North East?
Belmont Community School is 37th of 185 and Sherburn Primary School is 540th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).