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Belmont Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Belmont Community School is a community secondary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 847 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

847

Pupils

900

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Belmont Community School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Belmont Community School are allocated by County Durham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find County Durham catchment area documents →

Belmont Community School — School Information

Full address
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.5% of pupils
DfE URN
114308

Other Secondary Schools in Durham

If Belmont Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Belmont Community School

Is Belmont Community School oversubscribed?

Belmont Community School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Belmont Community School?

Admission to Belmont Community School is managed by County Durham. 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 Belmont Community School cover?

Belmont Community School is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Belmont Community School?

Belmont Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.