Belsay Primary School
URN: 122184 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 0ET
Overview
- Name
- Belsay Primary School
- URN
- 122184
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Cantwell (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Belsay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 0ET
Summary
Belsay Primary School is a mixed community school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 82 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive as confident and independent learners. Central to its ethos are six core values, with 'Respect' being paramount, guiding both teaching and interactions within the school community.
The curriculum at Belsay Primary is designed to inspire and engage students, focusing on individual needs and fostering a love for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on history, integrating local heritage into lessons to help students connect with their community and understand the broader context of their studies. This approach encourages critical thinking and inquiry, equipping pupils with essential skills for their future education.
Belsay Primary values the partnership with parents and the wider community, recognizing their essential role in supporting children's education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to create a secure and happy environment where every child can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Belsay Primary is designed to inspire and engage students, focusing on individual needs and fostering a love for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on history, integrating local heritage into lessons to help students connect with their community and understand the broader context of their studies. This approach encourages critical thinking and inquiry, equipping pupils with essential skills for their future education.
Belsay Primary values the partnership with parents and the wider community, recognizing their essential role in supporting children's education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to create a secure and happy environment where every child can achieve their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 1.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 82 | 46 | 36 | 105 | 1.20 |
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