Is Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 57th of 59 primary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, DA17 5PF

Local ranking57th of 59 primary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

412

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 354
Boys: 148 (48%)
Girls: 161 (52%)
Capacity: 412 (75% full)
SEND: 25.4%
FSM Eligible: 21.5%
EAL: 37.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 22.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,531/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.3%
Asian Indian: 10.5%
Black African: 9.6%
White Other: 8.8%
Asian Other: 4.5%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%

47.3%

White British

10.5%

Asian Indian

9.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02083104161

infant@thebedonwellfederation.org

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Bedonwell Road

Belvedere, London

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Administrative

URN: 143866
UKPRN: 10062286
Establishment No.: 2032
Trust: LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST

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