William Bellamy Primary School
About William Bellamy Primary School
William Bellamy Primary School sits right on the Barking and Dagenham average for the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 65% hitting that benchmark. That places it exactly in line with the local authority average for primary schools, which is also 65%. However, the school’s performance is notably stronger when you look at the higher standard: only 10% of its pupils achieved the higher threshold across all three subjects, which is a figure worth considering if you’re aiming for top-tier outcomes. In the local rankings, William Bellamy sits 19th out of 39 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the middle of the pack. It’s worth noting that the school is a large one, with 879 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,100, and it has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 27.7%.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: williambellamy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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