Bedfont Primary School, London
Bedfont Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 914th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 12,028th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bedfont Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Bedfont Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 83% in Hounslow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (59% in reading, 68% in maths).
Getting a place at Bedfont Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Bedfont Primary School as their first choice and 149 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bedfont Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bedfont Primary School are Fairholme Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); Southville Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths); Edward Pauling Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 73% reading, 70% maths); and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bedfont Primary School.
Fairholme Primary SchoolSouthville Primary SchoolEdward Pauling Primary SchoolSt Lawrence Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
76% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (45%), White British (15%) and other ethnic groups (10%).
In 2026, 92 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Heathrow Terminal 4, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hazelmere Close (->n), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 254 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hounslow (388).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bedfont Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bedfont Primary School are Space Studio West London (0.6 miles), Rivers Academy West London (0.6 miles), Reach Academy Feltham (1.3 miles) and Reach Academy Hanworth Park (1.3 miles).
Space Studio West LondonRivers Academy West LondonReach Academy FelthamReach Academy Hanworth Park
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
19.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 71% to 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
18
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bedfont Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bedfont Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bedfont Primary School is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 5 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Bedfont Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
467 pupils
561 places
94 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,086
Applications
2,856
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
92
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
538
Total Pupils
279
Boys
259
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,717
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,097
Per pupil
£3144k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
434
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bedfont Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bedfont Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bedfont Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bedfont Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Bedfont Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bedfont Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023.
What is the catchment area for Bedfont Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bedfont Primary School is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bedfont Primary School?
Bedfont Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 561 places.
How big are the classes at Bedfont Primary School?
Classes at Bedfont Primary School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bedfont Primary School?
Bedfont Primary School has around 538 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bedfont Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Bedfont Primary School in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bedfont Primary School?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming Bedfont Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bedfont Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 5 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bedfont Primary School?
Bedfont Primary School is at Hatton Road, Bedfont, London, TW14 9QZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)