Athelney Primary School
URN: 100672 • London SE6 3LD
Overview
- Name
- Athelney Primary School
- URN
- 100672
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- K Wong (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086972945
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Athelney Street, London SE6 3LD
Summary
Athelney Primary School is a community school located in Bellingham, London, catering to a mixed-gender population of 385 pupils, with a capacity of 596. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, providing a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Athelney is particularly noted for its Resource Base, established for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, which underscores the school’s commitment to personalised learning.
The curriculum at Athelney is designed to foster curiosity and creativity, promoting independent learning and critical thinking among students. Core values such as respect, responsibility, resilience, confidence, collaboration, and community are embedded in the school’s culture, guiding both teaching practices and student interactions. The school aims to prepare pupils not only for academic success but also for their roles as confident and engaged citizens.
Athelney Primary is part of the King Alfred Federation, which includes Elfrida Primary School, enhancing collaboration and shared resources between the two institutions. The school actively welcomes families and visitors, encouraging community involvement and partnership in the educational journey.
The curriculum at Athelney is designed to foster curiosity and creativity, promoting independent learning and critical thinking among students. Core values such as respect, responsibility, resilience, confidence, collaboration, and community are embedded in the school’s culture, guiding both teaching practices and student interactions. The school aims to prepare pupils not only for academic success but also for their roles as confident and engaged citizens.
Athelney Primary is part of the King Alfred Federation, which includes Elfrida Primary School, enhancing collaboration and shared resources between the two institutions. The school actively welcomes families and visitors, encouraging community involvement and partnership in the educational journey.
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- Athelney Primary School Blog (other)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
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- Website design by Primarysite (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 596
- Pupils
- 385
- Boys
- 186
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 385 | 186 | 199 | 596 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 391 | 193 | 198 | 596 | 40.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 214 | 210 | 596 | 34.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 214 | 210 | 596 | 34.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 430 | 222 | 208 | 596 | 31.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 439 | 240 | 199 | 596 | 25.60 |
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