Belmont Community School vs St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 343 m 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 Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Belmont Community School Durham, North East | St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Belmont, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 185 | #196 of 811 |
| National rank | #1049 of 4,090 | #3939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 887 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Belmont |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belmontschool.org.uk | stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.2 vs 69.9).
- •Belmont Community School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 107.
- •Belmont Community School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 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 Thomas More Primary School, Belmont?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont Community School and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont?
About 343 m in a straight line, between Durham and Belmont in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Community School: 887. St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Community School and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont rank in North East?
Belmont Community School is 37th of 185 and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont is 196th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).