Bedwell Primary School, Stevenage

In its own words: "We are committed to helping every child reach their full potential in every aspect of life. Our learning is built around six core Learning Powers: Curiosity, Independence, Empathy, Perseverance, Reflectiveness and Cooperation. These have been developed, refined and agreed by all staff and governors, with input from our children and our wider community."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Bedwell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 68% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Bedwell Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bedwell Primary School are Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 66% reading, 34% maths); Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); and Camps Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 59% maths).

Bedwell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 33.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (16%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 87 pupils (29.5%) received SEN support and 14 (4.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Bedwell Primary School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stevenage Railway Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sinfield Close (opposite), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 425 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

Bedwell Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bedwell Primary School are Marriotts School (0.2 miles), The Nobel School (0.7 miles), Barnwell School (1.1 miles) and Barclay Academy (1.2 miles).