Located in London, Saracens Bell Lane is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Saracens Bell Lane currently has around 403 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 31%. african pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 15.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bell Lane, London, NW4 2AS |
| Website: | https://saracensbl.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02082033115 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Violeta Tudorache |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150355 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 403 |
| Number of Boys: | 215 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| Other White | 31.00% | 125 |
| African | 17.40% | 70 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 15.10% | 61 |
| Other Asian | 9.70% | 39 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 27 |
| White British | 6.20% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens Bell Lane Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Primary School Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS | - not rated | 4 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Jewish Day School 46 Green Lane , Hendon NW4 2AH | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 253 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , Hendon NW4 2AT | - not rated | 131 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School 48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Beis Yaakov 27 Green Lane , London NW4 2NL | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon Preparatory School 20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.