A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedonwell Junior School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Through Excellence, Together We Shall Succeed"
Miss Fisher (Headteacher) leads Bedonwell; the school serves children aged 3–11 and aims to provide a seamless transition and high-quality education and care across the infant/nursery and junior schools. The message emphasises a student-centred, welcoming family ethos and invites parents to contact the school with queries.
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Reception admissions for 2026/27: if your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 (inclusive), you can apply for a place for 2026/27; the application period begins 1 September 2025 and ends 15 January 2026. Nursery admissions (2026/27): Bedonwell Nursery offers 15-hour and 30-hour provision; full day sessions run 8.30am–3.30pm with lunchtime arrangements; 15-hour places are morning sessions 8.30am–11.30am; 30-hour provision can be used for 28, 30 or 35 hours depending on entitlement and may be topped up to 35 hours. Open sessions are listed for February–March 2026. For Nursery admissions, the application period is January 2026 to April 2026 for births 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. Junior admissions (Bedonwell Junior School) are by application via Bexley Borough; in-year admissions may be available if places exist; contact the school for appointments. Reception/Junior admissions timelines: application portals and timelines detailed; offers are announced online 16 April 2026. For further information, see the Admissions sections for Reception 2026/27, Nursery Admissions 2026/27, In-year admissions, and Admissions timelines.