Bedonwell Junior School
Belvedere, DA17 5PF · Bexley · primary school
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41st of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 2,592 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bedonwell Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bedonwell Junior School
Overview
Bedonwell Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, supporting pupils’ wider development and ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and courteous," with bullying being rare; they know how to seek help and feel secure.
- The curriculum is "well designed and clearly sequenced," helping pupils successfully build knowledge and skills over time.
- Effective systems promptly identify additional needs, with leaders working closely with parents to ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate support.
- Early readers are quickly identified and supported with precise teaching, helping pupils become "increasingly accurate and fluent readers."
- Staff feel well supported, and governors have strengthened their expertise to provide an "increasingly accurate overview of the school’s work."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, there are insufficient opportunities for pupils to practise key concepts until they are "fluent and automatic."
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment to check understanding before moving on, limiting some pupils’ confidence in tackling complex ideas.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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