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Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
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Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Bellingham NE48 2EN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils know more and remember more in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development opportunities strengthen teaching knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders are improving the curriculum in foundational subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Non-specialist staff should access professional development to strengthen knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents overwhelmingly positive and involved in school activities.
Communication: Parents are kept informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that their child is safe and happy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders handle concerns effectively, ensuring pupil safety.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are dedicated to improving curriculum and pupil outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying almost never happens and is dealt with immediately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure a safe environment; pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Huge variety of extra-curricular opportunities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities complement the curriculum, promoting holistic development.
Outdoor Facilities: Students can work in the wildlife garden or bake cakes to sell.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about careers and attend career days.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Excellent support for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 65 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12 | 19 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 81 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 7 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 8.53% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 79 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 1 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 68 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.81% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Local authority ratio 16 : 1