The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Gregory Doey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dewar Street, London, SE15 4JP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bellenden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bellenden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bellenden Primary School?
Bellenden Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bellenden Primary School take?
Bellenden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bellenden Primary School?
Bellenden Primary School is in London, SE15 4JP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bellenden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bellenden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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