Bedelsford SchoolGrange Road , Kingston upon Thames

Bedelsford School is a not applicable school in Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bedelsford School currently has around 132 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.8% boys and 43.2% girls. Around 33.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 17%. Persistent absence is recorded at 51%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 133 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.6%. other white pupils make up about 12.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .