Bessemer Grange Primary School
#425 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2500 of 15,697 nationally
About Bessemer Grange Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 515 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 425th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 515; capacity filled 74.6%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Bessemer Grange Primary School ranks 309th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)28%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)26.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bessemer Grange Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 515
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 26.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 28%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Bessemer Grange Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Charter School North Dulwich
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James Allen's Girls' School
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The Charter School East Dulwich
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Alleyn's School
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
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Judith Kerr Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
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Grove Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 788 m away
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
346 students · 833 m away
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
London · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
374 students · 946 m away
Similar schools
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Altmore Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bessemer Grange Primary School a good school?
Bessemer Grange Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #425 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bessemer Grange Primary School rank in London?
Bessemer Grange Primary School ranks #425 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2500 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bessemer Grange Primary School?
Bessemer Grange Primary School had 515 students in 2025.
Is Bessemer Grange Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bessemer Grange Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Bessemer Grange Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bessemer Grange Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.