Dylways, Herne Hill, London SE5 8HP
10 simple reasons to choose Bessemer Grange Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Herne Hill.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bessemer Grange Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Herne Hill and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 27.5 pupils per class and 23.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Bessemer Grange Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
James Allen's Junior School (0.3 miles); Alleyn's Junior School (0.3 miles); Oakfield Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School (0.5 miles); St Jude's Church of England Primary School, Herne Hill (0.8 miles); Sudbourne Primary School (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
James Allen's Girls' School (0.7 miles); Alleyn's School (0.9 miles); Dulwich College (1.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Charter School (0.4 miles); Sacred Heart Catholic School (1.6 miles); Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (1.9 miles).