Abacus Belsize Primary School

A outstanding free schools school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Abacus Belsize Primary School.

London, N1C4PF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

89

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
75.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 89.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 May 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Jubilee Waterside Centre
105 Camley Street
London, N1C4PF
Phone
2073878018
Website
abacus-cfbt.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139837
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Jubilee Waterside Centre, 105 Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF
Website
http://www.abacus-cfbt.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
145
Free School Meals
15.2% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
89.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
44.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
44.0 (+36.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
89.0 (+30.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 110.0
2023 111.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
145 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"T.H.R.I.V.E"

Aspire to achieve the best they can, academically Believe in themselves, being balanced and broad-minded Considerate, confident, tolerant and independent children Develop a life-long love of learning Have the confidence to make 'marvellous mistakes' Enjoy their childhood! Be a fearless reader Be an adventurous learner Be adept at a second language Thrive!

Abacus Belsize Primary School is secular; the school states it is secular and welcomes children from all backgrounds.

Head Teacher's Message

Melissa Chandler, Headteacher, expresses pride in Abacus and a commitment to providing a fun, safe and exciting place for children to learn and THRIVE, highlighting her background and focus on reading development and curriculum opportunities.

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English Science Art Design & Technology Geography History Outdoor learning Religious Education PSHE and RSE Mandarin (MFL) Music Physical Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Abacus provides SEND support through early identification by teachers and the SENCo, the Additional Support Register (SEND Register), and Individual Plans. Support includes in-class and small group interventions, access to specialist services (Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapy, NHS Occupational Therapy, CAMHS, CAMHS-clinical support, Dyslexia Action, counselling/play therapy, MOSAIC, and other relevant services), with reviews and transition planning as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Camden policies; if oversubscribed, priority is given to applicants who meet the admissions policy after admitting pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs where the school is named in the Statement/EHC Plan. The deadline for Reception applications is 15 January 2026; offers are made in April; in-year admissions are handled via the school office; appeals are managed by Camden Council.

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