Bessemer Grange Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
515 pupils
690 capacity
175 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,264
Applications
2,205
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.06488%
Overall absence
11.54791%
Persistent absence
407
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bessemer Grange Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
James Allen's Girls' School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Alleyn's School
Heron Academy
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
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