Bessemer Grange Primary School
Dylways, London, SE5 8HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bessemer Grange Primary School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 13th of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 15 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils delight in coming to this school. They eagerly anticipate the learning experiences that each new day brings. Pupils said that the adults in school do lots to make them feel safe. They are confident that any of their concerns will be promptly addressed. The school has a culture of open communication and encourages pupils to speak up. The school wants pupils to know and believe that they can 'achieve anything with focus, effort and support'. Pupils respond positively to this message. They achieve well across the curriculum. 'Being respectful' is one of the school's core values. This can be seen in how pupils treat each other, and adults, with kindness and respect. Pupils are confident and articulate, and they behave well. They attend school regularly. When absence becomes a concern, leaders do everything reasonably possible to support pupils in attending school regularly. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to engage with their local community. For example, during the harvest festival, pupils collect donations for the local food bank. They frequently visit the local library, making full use of its resources. Additionally, pupils enjoy working with a nearby school on a range of initiatives. These have recently included an art project and a recycling task. The school's annual street carnival provides pupils with opportunities to share their artwork and sculptures with local residents.
What the school should improve
- In a few instances, teaching of curriculum content presents too much information at once. When this happens, there are times where pupils do not pick up and build knowledge as securely as they could. The school should ensure that teaching considers carefully how much information pupils can process and retain, enabling them to consistently learn new knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
515 pupils on roll, with places for 690
Schools near Bessemer Grange Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Judith Kerr Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Grove Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Beard
- Phone
- 02072742520
- Address
- Dylways, London, SE5 8HP
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 130918
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.