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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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