Bedwell Primary School
Stevenage, SG1 1NJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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247th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,740 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 41% | 1.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bedwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Chance to Shine cricket, fencing, trampolining, street dance, swimming, climbing, abseiling, raft building, and orienteering. They also join a PGL expedition and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 55.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to raise the 5.0% higher standard figure? How does the 2022 inspection report guide current teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about Bedwell Primary School
Overview
Bedwell Primary School is described as a "calm and orderly place" where pupils feel "safe and secure" and "enjoy their learning." The report highlights a "friendly and supportive atmosphere" with strong pastoral care, noting that staff set "high expectations" which pupils strive to meet.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" with "highly consistent planning" that helps pupils build knowledge effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Phonics teaching is "prioritised" with "systematic delivery," ensuring early readers learn sounds quickly and become "confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through adapted curriculum and "precise support," enabling them to achieve well.
- Staff maintain "very positive relationships" with pupils, fostering confidence and commitment, while governors demonstrate an "astute understanding" of the school’s context.
- The early years curriculum is "strong" and provides a "secure foundation" for future learning, with skilled staff identifying social and emotional needs.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, teachers’ questioning is not "precise enough" to identify misunderstandings, meaning pupils’ knowledge does not develop as well as in other subjects.
- Communication with parents of pupils with SEND could be "timelier and more informative" to help them support their children’s needs effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "highly vigilant" and concerns investigated thoroughly to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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