Bellenden Primary School vs The Belham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 423 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellenden Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
The Belham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
| Measure | Bellenden Primary School London, London | The Belham Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 1,720 | #217 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8155 of 15,697 | #1364 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bellenden.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.thebelhamprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Belham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 49.3).
- •The Belham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •The Belham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 7%).
- •The Belham Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 221.
- •Bellenden Primary School is a local authority school while The Belham Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellenden Primary School better than The Belham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Belham Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellenden Primary School and The Belham Primary School?
About 423 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellenden Primary School: 221. The Belham Primary School: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellenden Primary School and The Belham Primary School rank in London?
Bellenden Primary School is 1212th of 1,720 and The Belham Primary School is 217th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).