The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alison Sprakes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
165 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 559m away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 986m away
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.2km away
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary · 1.2km away
Alleyn's School
Independent · 1.4km away
Heber Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
James Allen's Girls' School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Belham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Belham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Belham Primary School?
The Belham Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Belham Primary School take?
The Belham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Belham Primary School?
The Belham Primary School is in London, SE15 4DG, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Belham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Belham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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