Bedwell Primary School
URN: 117200 • Stevenage SG1 1NJ
Overview
- Name
- Bedwell Primary School
- URN
- 117200
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Shaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01438351198
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NJ
Summary
Bedwell Primary School is a mixed community school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 307 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment, aiming to help every child reach their full potential. The ethos is reflected in their recent Ofsted report, which rated the school as 'Good' in all areas, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and ambitious curriculum that promotes high expectations for all students.
The curriculum at Bedwell is centred around six core Learning Powers: Curiosity, Independence, Empathy, Perseverance, Reflectiveness, and Cooperation. These values guide the educational experience and are integrated into various activities, including art, drama, and sports. The school has a strong focus on physical education, having achieved the Platinum School Games Mark for three consecutive years and representing Stevenage in multiple sports at the county level.
Bedwell Primary also places importance on community engagement and offers opportunities for parents to participate in school events. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about their approach to education, particularly in Early Years, where they provide tailored support for young learners.
The curriculum at Bedwell is centred around six core Learning Powers: Curiosity, Independence, Empathy, Perseverance, Reflectiveness, and Cooperation. These values guide the educational experience and are integrated into various activities, including art, drama, and sports. The school has a strong focus on physical education, having achieved the Platinum School Games Mark for three consecutive years and representing Stevenage in multiple sports at the county level.
Bedwell Primary also places importance on community engagement and offers opportunities for parents to participate in school events. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about their approach to education, particularly in Early Years, where they provide tailored support for young learners.
Useful links
- made via Herts County Council. (other)
- Platinum School Games Mark (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 307
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 155
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 360 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 309 | 149 | 160 | 360 | 36.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 127 | 134 | 360 | 35.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 127 | 134 | 360 | 35.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 125 | 121 | 360 | 38.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 118 | 133 | 360 | 35.80 |
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