Belmont School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Belmont School.

Cheltenham, GL513AT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
7 October 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warden Hill Road
Cheltenham, GL513AT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147577
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AT
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
183 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
191
Free School Meals
46.6% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (191 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
191 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"to always be the best we can be"

Relationships Resilience Aspiration and Determination Community

St Christopher’s Church hosts Belmont's annual Christmas Service.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Belmont’s leadership, emphasising the school’s relational, holistic approach and the aim to always be the best we can be.

Facilities

200m running track 3-metre wide cycle track five-a-side football pitch MUGA long-jump pit climbing frame seated throwing area BMX pump track three-storey softplay

Curriculum Highlights

Holistic approach to education; creative and specialist teaching around social and emotional wellbeing.

SEND Provision

Belmont provides holiday respite care for SEND children in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council; includes Holiday Activity Fund and a monthly autism drop-in session.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to all Gloucestershire special schools go via Gloucestershire County Council; Belmont cannot be applied to directly. Parental preference is considered by the SEND panel when placing a child; visits/open days can be arranged.

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