Belmont Community School
Community school · 887 pupils
82% stayed in education · Attainment 8 53.4
Further education
East Durham College
- Pupils on roll
- —
- Free school meals
- —
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 145
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: East Durham Community College (URN 130660); Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture (URN 130661).
What the data says
Of the 86 pupils who finished Year 11 at East Durham College in 2023, 1% moved to a sixth form college, 49% to a further education college and 5% started an apprenticeship.
20% of leavers were not in sustained education, employment or training six months on, compared with 6% nationally.
GCSE results in 2025 were well below the national picture: Attainment 8 of 12.1 against 46.1 across England and 44.1 in County Durham, with 10% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Among the 762 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 18% went to university (County Durham 32%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in County Durham and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | East Durham College | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 86 | 5,399 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 66% | 89% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 57% | 81% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 6% | 30% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 1% | 4% | 13% |
| — further education college | 49% | 46% | 37% |
| — other education | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Employment | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 20% | 8% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 14% | 3% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | East Durham College | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 762 | 4,586 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 65% | 76% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 18% | 32% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 18% | 19% |
| Further education | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 11% | 7% |
| Employment | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 30% | 20% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | East Durham College | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 12.1 | 44.1 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 10% | 42% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 23% | 61% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 0% | 33% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.11 | 3.75 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 1% | 32% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | — | 35.6 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | — | 48.1 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | — | 4% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 116 | 80% | 88% | 9% | 22% | 46% |
| English Language | 112 | 77% | 89% | 5% | 20% | 38% |
| Combined Science | 102 | 70% | 65% | 5% | 9% | 25% |
| History | 8 | 6% | 41% | 13% | 26% | 25% |
| English Literature | 6 | 4% | 86% | 17% | 21% | 50% |
| Psychology | 2 | 1% | 3% | — | 22% | — |
| Statistics | 2 | 1% | 5% | — | 20% | — |
| Astronomy | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 29% | — |
| Business Studies | 1 | 1% | 18% | — | 20% | — |
| Classical Civilisation | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 40% | — |
| Music | 1 | 1% | 5% | — | 33% | — |
| Polish | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Religious Studies | 1 | 1% | 31% | — | 32% | — |
| Sociology | 1 | 1% | 4% | — | 21% | — |
| Spanish | 1 | 1% | 19% | — | 27% | — |
| Ancient History | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 37% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 1 | 1% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | East Durham College | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,886 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 68 | 1,658 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 21.77 | 35.70 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D+ | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 19% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 29 | 43% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 28% | 17% |
| Biology | 18 | 26% | 20% |
| Psychology | 17 | 25% | 23% |
| Physics | 15 | 22% | 12% |
| Sociology | 14 | 21% | 13% |
| History | 14 | 21% | 13% |
| English Literature | 10 | 15% | 11% |
| English Language | 8 | 12% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 8 | 12% | 3% |
| Geography | 7 | 10% | 10% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Media Studies | — | — | 4% |
| Politics | — | — | 6% |
| Computer Science | — | — | 5% |
| Graphic Communication | — | — | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 55 | 81% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 54 | 79% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 27 | 40% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 17 | 25% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 13 | 19% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 10 | 15% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 15% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 9 | 13% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 9 | 13% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 2 | 9 | 13% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 8 | 12% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 10% | — |
| Arboriculture | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 10% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 9% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 6 | 9% | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 6 | 9% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | Other General Qualification at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Environmental Management | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Floristry | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Environmental Management | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in County Durham
Bishop Barrington Academy
Academy converter · 599 pupils
81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 39.4
Consett Academy
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,493 pupils
86% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.2
Dene Academy
Academy converter · 638 pupils
78% stayed in education · Attainment 8 41.4
Durham Academy
Academy converter · 405 pupils
67% stayed in education · Attainment 8 37.4
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Community school · sixth form · 1,667 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 55.2
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.