Bedenham Primary School
Gosport, PO13 0XT · Hampshire · primary school
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300th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 1,681 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bedenham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 pupils against a stated capacity of 233. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for children who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bedenham Primary School
Overview
Bedenham Primary School is described as a place where staff prioritise pupils’ needs, creating a nurturing environment where learners feel "safe and valued." The inspection confirms that pupils are happy, well cared for, and achieve well within a culture defined by the values of "respect, resilience and aspiration."
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading, with younger pupils benefiting from phonics that is "delivered consistently well" and staff receiving necessary professional development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective strategies" and extra support in a "considered and sensitive way."
- Behaviour has improved following a "well-considered behaviour strategy," resulting in "calm and positive spaces" where learning is rarely interrupted.
- The early years curriculum builds knowledge progressively, with staff effectively developing children’s "curiosity and independence."
- Governors "fulfil their responsibilities well," supporting and challenging staff while maintaining a focus on staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, including mathematics, key knowledge is not revisited frequently enough, causing gaps in learning; the school must ensure important knowledge is revisited more often to build on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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