SchoolScoresBessemer Grange Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Dylways, London, SE5 8HP
020 7274 2520 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 March 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
202 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Southwark comparisons use the 35 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 141 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
78% — 8 points above the Southwark average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 28% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 216 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 53rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.2% | 40.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 54th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 16.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 58th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 35.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 65 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Goose Green Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Judith Kerr Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dulwich Hamlet Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herne Hill School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Jessop Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heber Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bessemer Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bessemer Grange Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bessemer Grange Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bessemer Grange Primary School?
96% of the 202 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Bessemer Grange Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bessemer Grange Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Bessemer Grange Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 130918.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.