Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Primary School in London
Established in 2013, Abacus Belsize Primary School has evolved from a visionary concept into a thriving educational institution at the heart of Belsize Park. We prioritise an inclusive, car-free learning environment where children develop intellectual curiosity and emotional resilience. Our curriculum, structured around foundational fluency and progressive mastery, ensures pupils transition securely from Reception to Year 6. With a focus on oracy, critical thinking, and cultural capital, our dedicated team delivers purposeful learning experiences enhanced by educational visits and cross-subject connections.We maintain rigorous assessment practices while fostering collaborative classroom cultures where mistakes become growth opportunities. Parental engagement remains central to our community ethos, supported by workshops, assemblies, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen home-school partnerships.
Services
Primary education
Curriculum mastery
SEND support
Parent workshops
Cultural enrichment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialise in progressive curriculum design with cross-subject enrichment
- Our staff implement evidence-based assessment to track pupil development
- We provide dedicated SEND support with specialist teachers and resources
- Our car-free policy promotes safe, environmentally conscious commuting
- We offer violin tuition and cultural enrichment programs for holistic growth
Services
Primary education
We deliver comprehensive primary education from Reception to Year 6, focusing on foundational fluency and progressive mastery. Our curriculum combines core subject development with cross-disciplinary learning, ensuring pupils build deep conceptual understanding while developing essential life skills through specialist teaching and structured assessment.
Curriculum mastery
Our knowledge-rich curriculum prioritises purposeful sequencing and fluency development across all key stages. Through strategic interventions and adaptive teaching, we ensure pupils achieve subject mastery while maintaining progression momentum, supported by specialist subject leadership and regular formative assessments.
SEND support
We provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs, combining early identification strategies with individualised learning approaches. Our SENDCo collaborates with teachers to implement targeted interventions, ensuring accessibility to the full curriculum while maintaining academic standards and personal development opportunities.
Parent workshops
We facilitate regular parental involvement through curated workshops and interactive sessions that enhance home-school collaboration. These events provide practical insights into pupil progress, curriculum content, and learning strategies, enabling families to actively support educational development beyond classroom hours.
Cultural enrichment
Our enrichment programs include music tuition, educational trips, and arts integration projects that broaden cultural experiences. The violin program for Key Stage 2 pupils and cross-subject heritage projects develop creativity and cultural appreciation while reinforcing academic concepts through practical application.
People
Melissa Chandler
Headteacher
Melissa leads our educational vision, overseeing curriculum development and staff training to maintain high teaching standards while fostering an inclusive learning environment that prioritises pupil well-being and academic progression.
Vicki Briody
Director of Education
Vicki provides strategic educational leadership across the anthem trust, ensuring consistent quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting school improvement initiatives and professional development programs.
Elma Lawson
Education Director
Elma oversees operational governance and policy implementation, working closely with school leadership to maintain compliance with statutory regulations and promote best practices in primary education delivery.
Leslie Louie
Chair of Anthem Community Council
Leslie provides strategic oversight as governance chair, ensuring the school maintains its community-focused ethos while achieving educational excellence through responsible resource management and stakeholder engagement.
Madison Tangyuk
SENDCo
Madison coordinates special educational needs provision, developing individualised support plans and staff training programs to ensure inclusive access to our curriculum for all pupils requiring additional learning assistance.
Questions
What age groups does Abacus Belsize serve?
We educate children aged 4-11 through Reception to Year 6, following the national curriculum adapted with our progressive mastery approach.
Do you offer early years provision?
Our early years foundation stage includes structured play-based learning with focus on phonics, number skills and oracy development.
How do you support pupil transitions?
We facilitate smooth transitions with stay-and-play sessions, sibling introductions and gradual formal instruction implementation in Reception year.
Are school meals provided?
Yes, we offer nutritionally balanced meals catering to dietary requirements, with regular pupil feedback sessions informing menu development.
What special facilities do you have?
Our Jubilee Waterside Centre location provides modern classrooms and outdoor learning spaces, with specialist music tuition and regular educational trips.
How can parents get involved?
We encourage parental participation through workshops, volunteering opportunities, pupil progress meetings and collaborative curriculum projects.
