St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Address: Thorndale Road
Town/City: Belmont
Postcode: DH1 2AQ
Telephone Number: 01913 864761
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr David Miller
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 107 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148705
DfE Number: 840/3492
UKPRN: 10088883
UPRN: 10013261835
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Belmont (E05016156)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 430860E, 543334N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 4.57" N 1° 31' 17.52" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQFMH+R9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Fiona Banner - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Carolyn Beal - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Carolyn Beal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Michael Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Jennifer English - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Helen Gwilym - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 April 2028.
  • Mr Tom Hunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • David Millar - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ric Slatter - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2029.