Located in London, Abacus Belsize Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Abacus Belsize Primary School currently has around 158 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 19.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. white british pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by unclassified at 13.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Jubilee Waterside Centre, London, N1C 4PF
Website: http://www.abacus-cfbt.org
Telephone: 02073878018
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Melissa Chandler
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139837

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 158
Number of Boys: 85
Number of Girls: 73

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White38.60%61
White British20.90%33
Unclassified13.30%21
African5.70%9
Other Mixed4.40%7
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%6
White and Asian3.20%5
Pakistani2.50%4
Indian1.90%3
Bangladeshi1.30%2
Other Asian1.30%2
Chinese1.30%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Caribbean0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (5.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (8.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
100%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
40%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
111.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
111.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 739 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 881 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 1,702 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,765 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 3,127 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abacus Belsize Primary School
Jubilee Waterside Centre , 105 Camley Street N1C 4PF
- not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Kings Cross Academy
Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT
3out of 4 384 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP
4out of 4 427 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Cobden Primary School
Camden Street , NW1 0LL
4out of 4 486 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA
- not rated 500 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 501 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 962 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 976 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 1,016 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
- not rated 1,591 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 481 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,698 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 1,701 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 2,478 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 2,760 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 2,001 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street , NW1 0TU
- not rated 209 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT
4out of 4 375 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service
Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD
- not rated 658 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cavendish School
31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB
- not rated 1,001 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
New River College Medical
Maygood Street , N1 0TJ
4out of 4 1,028 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.