Belmont Community School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Catchment Area
Community school · DH1 4SU
Framwellgate School Durham Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH1 5BQ
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH7 0RD
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH1 4NG
Durham Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH7 7NG
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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.