Belford Primary School — Primary School in Belford

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Belford Primary School

Belford, NE70 7QD

87 Pupils

187 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

19.50% FSM %

45 Boys

42 Girls

About Belford Primary School

Belford Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Northumberland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 87 pupils on roll. School capacity: 187. Current headteacher: Lorna Rainey.

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 Northumberland or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Northumberland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	North Northumberland
Ward	Bamburgh
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078828
URN	122244
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Malcolm Green	Chair of Governors	06/02/2026	06/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Bradbury	Governor	04/03/2026	04/03/2030	Elected by school staff
Mr Tom Comber	Governor	31/01/2024	31/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lynda Cree	Governor	09/11/2022	09/11/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nikki Dunn	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Grethe	Governor	08/11/2023	08/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Hilda Holwell	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Paul Knox	Governor	08/11/2023	08/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Saul Miller	Governor	31/03/2019	31/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorna Rainey	Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Liesa Stephenson	Governor	31/08/2023	31/08/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jennifer Waterhouse	Governor	09/11/2022	09/11/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Belford Primary School?

Belford Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Belford, Northumberland.

How many pupils does Belford Primary School have?

Belford Primary School has 87 pupils, with a capacity of 187.

What is the age range at Belford Primary School?

Belford Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Belford Primary School?

The Headteacher at Belford Primary School is Mrs Lorna Rainey.

Where is Belford Primary School located?

Belford Primary School is at West Street, Belford, NE70 7QD, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.

Does Belford Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Belford Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Belford Primary School currently open?

Belford Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lorna Rainey

West Street, Belford, NE70 7QD

01668213372

www.belfordprimary.northumberland.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 122244

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026