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Bellenden Primary School

Southwark, SE15 4JPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#4,037
of 13,686 nationally

About Bellenden Primary School

Bellenden Primary School is a state primary in Southwark, London, led by headteacher Gregory Doey. It sits in a competitive local landscape: among the 67 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 27th, placing it in the top half. The three highest-ranked peers in Southwark are Boutcher Church of England Primary School, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, and Riverside Primary School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School, just 0.3 km away. Bellenden itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in March 2024, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2013. The school is non-religious and serves 205 pupils, very close to its capacity of 210, with a nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDewar Street, London, Southwark, SE15 4JP
HeadteacherGregory Doey
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceFootballCricketNetballCross CountrySwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bellenden Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.