Beddington Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Croydon Road Wallington Surrey SM6 7LF |
| Reference Number | 102983 |
Beddington Infants' School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rated as good. The school demonstrates notable strengths in the personal development and behaviour of its pupils, which are rated as outstanding. Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where staff maintain professional relationships, and they are encouraged to support each other's learning, showcasing a strong sense of community and collaboration. Almost every aspect of the school's operations reflects good teaching practices, particularly in reading and mathematics, where leaders have effectively instilled a love for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 290 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.07%
Girls: 47.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| 2 | 50 | 34 | 84 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.7% |
| Asian, Other | 11.4% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development opportunities.
- Effective phonics and reading instruction.
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Dedicated and skilled leadership and management.
- Rich extracurricular clubs available to all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack fully identified and sequenced important knowledge in Year 1 and Year 2.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
0.11 miles |
|
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.56 miles |
|
Beddington Park Academy
Mallinson Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4UL |
0.57 miles |
|
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.66 miles |
|
Bandon Hill Primary School
Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU |
0.78 miles |
|
High View Primary School
The Chase, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8JT |
0.79 miles |
|
Hackbridge Primary School
Hackbridge Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7AX |
0.85 miles |
|
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
0.86 miles |
|
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
0.93 miles |
|
Foresters Primary School
Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP |
0.98 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
0.98 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.99 miles |
|
Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
1.01 miles |
|
Culvers House Primary School
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH |
1.06 miles |
|
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY |
1.14 miles |
|
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY |
1.14 miles |
|
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.25 miles |
|
Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.25 miles |
|
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
1.27 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE |
1.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
0.19 miles |
|
Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
0.38 miles |
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The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
0.69 miles |
|
Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
0.96 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1 miles |
|
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
1.06 miles |
|
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
1.12 miles |
|
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
1.43 miles |
|
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.45 miles |
|
The Write Time
Warrington Road, Opposite Ludford Close, Croydon, London, CR0 4BH |
1.45 miles |
|
Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.5 miles |
|
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
1.67 miles |
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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.68 miles |
|
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
1.73 miles |
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Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Old Palace School, Old Palace Road, CROYDON, CR0 1AX |
1.76 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.82 miles |
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St Giles School
Pampisford Road, Pampisford School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF |
1.89 miles |
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Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT |
1.91 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
1.94 miles |
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Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
1.95 miles |