Bell Lane Primary School
URN: 101259 • London NW4 2AS
Overview
- Name
- Bell Lane Primary School
- URN
- 101259
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Violeta Tudorache (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bell Lane, London NW4 2AS
Summary
Bell Lane Primary School is a community school located in Barnet, London, catering to mixed-gender pupils from ages 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 426 students, the school has a capacity for 472 pupils, indicating a supportive and manageable learning environment. Approximately 29.7% of the students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusivity and support for families in need.
The school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside personal development. Emphasising a collaborative approach, Bell Lane encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families.
Parents are advised that the school’s website has recently changed, and the old link will no longer function after 31 August 2026. The new website can be accessed at https://www.saracensbl.org/, where further information about the school’s ethos, curriculum, and community initiatives can be found.
The school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside personal development. Emphasising a collaborative approach, Bell Lane encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families.
Parents are advised that the school’s website has recently changed, and the old link will no longer function after 31 August 2026. The new website can be accessed at https://www.saracensbl.org/, where further information about the school’s ethos, curriculum, and community initiatives can be found.
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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
- Barnet
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 426
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 426 | 222 | 204 | 472 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 426 | 222 | 204 | 472 | 29.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 431 | 217 | 214 | 472 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 431 | 217 | 214 | 472 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | 212 | 188 | 472 | 29.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 240 | 189 | 472 | 24.70 |
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