Bessemer Grange Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE5 8HP). It has 533 pupils and a capacity of 690.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2015, Bessemer Grange Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils at Bessemer Grange Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 28% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 72%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (25.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 20% speak English as an additional language. Southwark is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.