Belford Primary School Catchment Area
Belford Primary School is a community primary school in Belford, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 187 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
87
Pupils
187
Capacity
47%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Belford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Belford Primary School?
The catchment area for Belford Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Belford Primary School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Belford Primary School: 187 places, 47% filled: places available
Belford Primary School has a published admission number of 187 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 187 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Belford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Northumberland school admissions →
Belford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- West Street, Belford, NE70 7QD
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122244
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Belford Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Holy Island Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Berwick-upon-Tweed · 5.3 miles away
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lowick · 6.7 miles away
Ellingham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Chathill · 6.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Belford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Belford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Belford Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Belford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Belford Primary School has a capacity of 187 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Belford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Belford Primary School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Belford Primary School cover? ▾
Belford Primary School is a primary school in Belford, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Belford Primary School? ▾
Belford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.