Bellingham Primary School, Hexham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bellingham Primary creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn. The school excels at teaching reading through structured phonics and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Pupils benefit from enriching experiences like visits to Newcastle and museums, plus a range of clubs, alongside learning in the school's extensive outdoor grounds.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with structured phonics teaching and matched books that help pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are identified quickly and successfully progress through the curriculum
- Well-designed Reception curriculum with an art studio and outdoor learning that promotes creativity and language development
- Positive pupil attitudes with much improved attendance and good behaviour in lessons and social times
- Clear vision and leadership with governors holding leaders to account and staff feeling proud to work at the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects have recent curriculum changes that need more time to embed, meaning pupils do not yet develop the same depth of knowledge
- Early stage oversight of how well the new curriculum is being implemented, so the school does not yet fully understand how well pupils are learning in each subject
- Staff need further support to effectively deliver the revised curriculum in some subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Construction club, cheerleading, French club, sporting tournaments, educational visits to theatre and museum, den building, outdoor learning
Bellingham Primary School is a rural village school where pupils are proud to be part of a nurturing community built on values of kindness, respect, courage and excellence. The school has worked hard to develop an ambitious curriculum and create a culture where reading is celebrated and pupils thrive.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
64 pupils
105 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hexham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hexham
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
3,779
Applications
2,591
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.9%
Primary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.85513%
Overall absence
8.92857%
Persistent absence
56
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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