The Belham Primary School
London, SE15 4DG · Southwark · primary school
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14th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,247 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Belham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Music Ensembles & Choirs, take Instrumental Lessons, and participate in Cross country, Netball, Tag rugby, Football, and Multi-sports. Arts activities include Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking. Trips visit Cobnor, The Unicorn Theatre, Apollo Victoria, and London Sinfonietta. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How are instrumental lessons scheduled alongside core curriculum time?
What Ofsted said about The Belham Primary School
Overview
The Belham Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and welcoming environment where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders have established a well-sequenced curriculum that prioritises reading and personal development, resulting in high attendance and excellent conduct. While the school maintains strong standards in most areas, it is addressing specific gaps in pupil retention of knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘incredibly well’ behaviour, demonstrating school values such as being ‘helpful’ and ‘trustworthy’.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with staff using a consistent phonics approach to ensure pupils read ‘confidently and without delay’.
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’, breaking down key knowledge and vocabulary into logical steps from Reception to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported effectively to achieve well alongside peers.
- The wider curriculum promotes tolerance and respect, teaching pupils about consent, safety, and diverse family structures.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ‘carefully check previously taught content’ to prevent gaps in learning, as current checks on what pupils know and remember are not always effective.
- The school is taking steps to improve progress in mathematics, following ‘disappointing’ published outcomes for Year 6 achievement in 2023.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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