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Belmont Community School

The Links, Durham, DH1 2AG
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Belmont Community School
Durham, DH1 2AG
847 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
33.50% FSM %
435 Boys
412 Girls
About Belmont Community School

Belmont Community School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 847 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Helen Burton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Belmont
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10007896
URN 114308
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Patrick Conway Chair of Governors 25/09/2013 26/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Patrick Conway Chair of Governors 27/09/2025 26/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Beirne Governor 06/09/2021 05/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Beirne Governor 06/09/2025 05/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Brinton Governor 24/01/2026 23/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Ms Helen Burton Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adam Foster Governor 19/03/2025 18/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Marsden Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2029 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Councillor Lesley Mavin Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Ross Governor 20/11/2015 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Steer Governor 25/01/2019 04/04/2027 Elected by parents
Christine Stonehouse Governor 26/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
0.15 km • Durham
Other
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
0.34 km • Belmont
Other
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
0.76 km • Durham
Other
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
1.22 km • Durham
Other
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
1.28 km • Durham
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
1.36 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Belmont Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Belmont Community School has 847 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Belmont Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Belmont Community School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Belmont Community School is Ms Helen Burton.
Belmont Community School is at The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Belmont Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Belmont Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Helen Burton
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
01913865715
www.belmontschool.org.uk
Location
DH1 2AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114308
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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