Secondary
Ofsted Good
About Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is a school that values Courage, Kindness, Respect and Excellence. It is part of the Bellingham Partnership of Schools, a federation of Bellingham Middle and Bellingham Primary Schools. The school has a strong focus on shaping the future of the school and raising standards.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Mr Steve Gibson
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 13 responses • 25.5% response rate
My child is happy at this school
77% positive
23.1% negative
My child feels safe at this school
92.3% positive
7.7% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
92.3% positive
7.7% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
61.6% positive
23.1% negative
My child does well at this school
61.6% positive
38.5% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 13 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
3.0
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Bellingham Middle School and Sports College has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
D
David K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 15, 2023
4.0
"Mixed Feelings"
My experience with BMS has been a bit hit-or-miss. On the one hand, the staff are friendly and the facilities are great. On the other hand, I find the communication between home and school to be a bit lacking at times. I'm hoping that they'll get their communication systems sorted out soon!
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
S
Sophie W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Brilliant School!"
My son has been at Bellingham Middle School for a year now and I couldn't be happier. The teachers are all so supportive and the facilities are top-notch. I love how they emphasize the values of courage, kindness, and respect - it's something we try to instill at home as well. Well done, BMS!
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional Education"
My daughter loved her time at BMS and thrived under the care of the amazing staff. The PE program is fantastic and my daughter's love for sports really took off thanks to the encouragement of the PE lead, Mrs Robinson. I would highly recommend BMS to any parent looking for a school that truly cares about each child's development.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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