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Bedelsford School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Outstanding |
| Access to services by young children and families | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making strong progress and being well prepared for the next steps in their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: On the day of the inspection, pupils were visibly happy and enjoying their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individual needs are exceptionally well known and addressed by dedicated staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff know the pupils’ needs exceptionally well and say they enjoy working at the school.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching and learning are consistently strong throughout the school.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff raised concerns around increased pupils' range of needs and impact on the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are given opportunities to take part in school activities such as cooking and performances.
Communication with Parents: Parents value the strong communication between home and school, saying they are well informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy with the school and feel their concerns are listened to.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Parents said that the school listens to any concerns they may have.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders should ensure an appropriate programme of staff training to maintain the outstanding quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, with relevant and up-to-date training for all staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils say that they feel safe in the school and that the staff keep them safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: All records are well kept and of high quality with up-to-date safeguarding arrangements.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils benefit from additional curriculum activities like 'Bedelsford’s got talent', workshops, and outdoor learning.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Wide range of activities allows pupils to develop confidence and independence.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in a variety of outdoor learning opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is carefully matched to individual student needs, including functional skills and enterprise.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are prepared well for life after school with frequent visits within the local community.
Support for SEND: Staff know the pupils’ needs exceptionally well and provide dedicated support.
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About Us
Bedelsford School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 131 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 13.23% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.75% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.74% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 38.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 21.68% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 27.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.63 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 94.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 17.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 53.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.21% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.93% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.83% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 40.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 25.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 31.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.93 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 95.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 20.21% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 53.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.71% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.75% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.63% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.13% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.25% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.75% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.94% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.31% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.58% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.42% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 27.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 38.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bedelsford School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1