Belsay Primary School
URN: 145779 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 0ET
Overview
- Name
- Belsay Primary School
- URN
- 145779
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Shaw (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01661881641
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Belsay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 0ET
Summary
Belsay Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 79 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and secure environment where children can thrive as independent learners. Central to its ethos are six core values, with 'Respect' being paramount, guiding the school's approach to teaching and learning.
The curriculum at Belsay is designed to inspire and engage students, ensuring they achieve their full potential across all subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on history, integrating local heritage into lessons to help pupils connect personally with the past. This approach encourages critical thinking and inquiry, allowing children to explore significant historical concepts and develop their skills as young historians.
Belsay Primary School values the partnership with parents, recognising their essential role in their child's education. The school actively engages with the community, aiming to nurture responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. For admissions, the school follows the guidelines set by Northumberland County Council, with specific procedures for both Reception and in-year transfers.
The curriculum at Belsay is designed to inspire and engage students, ensuring they achieve their full potential across all subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on history, integrating local heritage into lessons to help pupils connect personally with the past. This approach encourages critical thinking and inquiry, allowing children to explore significant historical concepts and develop their skills as young historians.
Belsay Primary School values the partnership with parents, recognising their essential role in their child's education. The school actively engages with the community, aiming to nurture responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. For admissions, the school follows the guidelines set by Northumberland County Council, with specific procedures for both Reception and in-year transfers.
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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
- PELE TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 79
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 3.80
- Open date
- 2019-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 79 | 43 | 36 | 105 | 3.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 105 | 3.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 44 | 38 | 105 | 2.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 44 | 38 | 105 | 2.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 85 | 50 | 35 | 105 | 2.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 93 | 52 | 41 | 105 | 1.10 |
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