The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 533
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Sarah Beard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dylways, London, SE5 8HP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bessemer Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bessemer Grange Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bessemer Grange Primary School?
Bessemer Grange Primary School currently has 533 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bessemer Grange Primary School take?
Bessemer Grange Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bessemer Grange Primary School?
Bessemer Grange Primary School is in London, SE5 8HP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bessemer Grange Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bessemer Grange Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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