Belmont Community School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
| Measure | Belmont Community School Durham, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 185 | #277 of 811 |
| National rank | #1049 of 4,090 | #5598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 887 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Belmont Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 61.3).
- •Belmont Community School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 86.
- •Belmont Community School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
On the Success Index (England), Belmont Community School ranks higher (69.2 vs 61.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Community School: 887. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate rank in North East?
Belmont Community School is 37th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is 277th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).