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Bessemer Grange Primary School
Dylways, London, SE5 8HP, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
533
Capacity
690
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 97% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school also boasts a commendable 28% of pupils achieving a higher standard in these subjects. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, though there is limited data on other aspects of school life.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 28% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
Black African9.9%
White Other7.9%
Mixed Other5.8%
Other5.3%
Black Other5.1%
Black Caribbean3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
White Irish1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.45874, -0.08680 · SE5 8HP
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN130918
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bessemer Grange Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bessemer Grange Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Bessemer Grange Primary School a good school?
Bessemer Grange Primary School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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