ofsted.london
Individual School Profile
Advertisement · 728 × 90
GoodMixedLast inspected 17/07/2018

The Belham Primary School

Primary · Free schools · Southwark · SE15 4DG
Pupils
388
Capacity
420
FSM %
15.2%
EAL %
5%
KS2 R+W+M
80%
About this school

The Belham Primary School is a free schools mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE15 4DG). It has 388 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, The Belham Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils at The Belham Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 24% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 71%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (15.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 5% speak English as an additional language. Southwark is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)80%
National average ~65%3-year average: 71%
Higher Standard
24%
Reading
87%
Maths
84%
Writing
91%
Grammar & Punctuation
75%
English as Additional Language
5%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
78%
Girls
82%
Gender gap: 4.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
80%
Non-disadvantaged
80%
Gap
11pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughSouthwark
PhasePrimary
TypeFree schools
Address165 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4DG
Telephone2083534290
URN142090
Area House Prices — Southwark · 2024
Median price
£530k
Average price
£630k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

External Links

Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
House prices & rental are borough-level 2024 estimates. About our data →
Save & Compare
Share
Share this school
📚 The Belham Primary School (Southwark) Ofsted: Good · KS2 80% · FSM 15.2% Full data, KS2 scores & commute planner → https://www.ofsted.london/school/the-belham-primary-school-southwark
Share with your parent WhatsApp group, on Mumsnet, or in local Facebook groups. Every share helps other parents find better school data.
Tool

Commute Planner

🏠
🏫
The Belham Primary School (SE15 4DG)
💼
Enter home and work addresses above to plan your commute
Ad · 300 × 250
Explore

Other Primary Schools in Southwark

View all Southwark schools →
Advertisement · 728 × 90
The Belham Primary School Ofsted Rating | Inspection Report & Results (2026) | ofsted.london