Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bedonwell Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5PF |
| Reference Number | 143866 |
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, marking its first routine inspection since becoming an academy in 2017. While the school has made progress in fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, there are significant concerns in the quality of education provided, particularly in Years 1 and 2. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, yet inconsistencies exist in the implementation, which hampers pupils' ability to build crucial foundational skills, particularly in reading and writing. Some pupils are not receiving the tailored support necessary for their learning, especially those struggling with reading who are behind in their phonics program.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 354 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 54 | 107 |
| 2 | 64 | 48 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.2% |
| Indian | 10.5% |
| African | 9.6% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jan 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- The school promotes shared values such as teamwork, kindness, and good manners.
- Early years provision is strong, giving children a solid start.
- Behaviour around the school is generally good, with rare instances of bullying.
- The school has effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in phonics instruction in Years 1 and 2 hinder some pupils' reading progress.
- Teaching does not always implement the curriculum effectively, especially in Years 1 and 2.
- Some pupils receive work that is too challenging for their current level of understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 11 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF |
0 miles |
|
Belmont Academy
Belmont Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE |
0.68 miles |
|
Lessness Heath Primary School
Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HB |
0.69 miles |
|
Hillsgrove Primary School
Sidmouth Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1DR |
0.78 miles |
|
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5HP |
0.85 miles |
|
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1LS |
0.88 miles |
|
Brampton Primary Academy
Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4SL |
0.89 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4PH |
0.9 miles |
|
Northwood Primary School
Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN |
0.91 miles |
|
Parkway Primary School
Alsike Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DP |
0.93 miles |
|
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Fuchsia Street, London, SE2 0QS |
1 miles |
|
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Wheelock Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE |
1.05 miles |
|
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road, London, SE2 0SX |
1.06 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Kale Road, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4BA |
1.08 miles |
|
Barrington Primary School
Barrington Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4UN |
1.13 miles |
|
Bursted Wood Primary School
Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5BS |
1.15 miles |
|
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road, Abbey Wood, Greenwich, SE2 9JP |
1.21 miles |
|
Upland Primary School
Church Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG |
1.23 miles |
|
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HQ |
1.24 miles |
|
Foster's Primary School
Westbrooke Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1PN |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Break Through School
121 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JX |
0.42 miles |
|
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW |
1.15 miles |
|
Welling School
Elsa Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1LB |
1.17 miles |
|
Cornerstone School
Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6DW |
1.18 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT |
1.26 miles |
|
Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Harrow Manorway, London, SE2 9FL |
1.35 miles |
|
Pulse and Water College
138 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, Greenwich, SE2 9PT |
1.4 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN |
1.43 miles |
|
Park View Academy
146-148 Parkview Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1SR |
1.47 miles |
|
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX |
1.53 miles |
|
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA |
1.58 miles |
|
Woodside Academy
Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB |
1.74 miles |
|
ADO River Valley School
Poets Corner Centre, 19a Keats Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 3NB |
1.84 miles |
|
The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre
3 North Road, Block E, Plumstead, London, SE18 1BS |
1.9 miles |
|
Willow Dene School
Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD |
1.9 miles |
|
Bexley Grammar School
Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BL |
1.96 miles |
|
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, SE28 8RF |
1.98 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ |
1.99 miles |
|
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT |
2 miles |
|
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB |
2.03 miles |