Located in Belvedere, Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy 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.

Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.2%. indian pupils make up about 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, DA17 5PF
Website: www.bedonwell-inf.bexley.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02083104161
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Debbie Fisher
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143866

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 412
Number of Pupils: 354
Number of Boys: 177
Number of Girls: 177

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.20%167
Indian10.50%37
African9.60%34
Other White8.80%31
Other Asian4.50%16
Other Mixed4.00%14
White and Black African2.80%10
White and Black Caribbean2.30%8
White and Asian2.30%8
Bangladeshi1.70%6
Gypsy/Roma1.40%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%5
Chinese1.10%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%2
Other Black0.60%2
Pakistani0.60%2
Caribbean0.60%2
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 63 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 1,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Belmont Primary School
Belmont Road , DA8 1LE
- not rated 1,193 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thamesmead Community College
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 2,025 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welling School
Elsa Road , DA16 1LB
2out of 4 2,048 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welling School
Elsa Road , DA16 1LB
- not rated 2,048 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Erith Road , DA17 6HT
3out of 4 2,207 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Picardy School
The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT
- not rated 2,207 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bexley College
Tower Road , DA17 6JA
- not rated 2,398 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
3out of 4 2,025 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Business Academy Bexley
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 2,025 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Break Through School
121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX
- not rated 746 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pathways Short Stay School
Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA
- not rated 2,008 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Beeches Primary Centre
Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA
- not rated 2,008 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA
3out of 4 2,008 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cornerstone School
Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW
3out of 4 2,082 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.