Bellingham Middle School and Sports College

About Bellingham Middle School and Sports College

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is a foundation school in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 51 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 18% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

51 / 240 (21%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 October 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Redesmouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2EN

Phone

01434220235

Headteacher

Steve Gibson

Website

http://www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College?

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is a foundation school in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Bellingham Middle School and Sports College have?

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College has 51 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019).

How does Bellingham Middle School and Sports College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

18% of pupils at Bellingham Middle School and Sports College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College?

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is located at Redesmouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2EN.