Beddington Infants' School
About Beddington Infants' School
Beddington Infants’ School in Sutton is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, currently home to 290 pupils against a capacity of 312. That leaves a small buffer of 22 places, but demand tells a sharper story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 203 applications for 68 total places, with 66 first-preference offers made. That works out at nearly three applicants for every spot, a clear signal that local families are keen. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.3%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 12.5% but still below the London average, suggesting a broadly mixed catchment. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. Headteacher Liz Kearney leads a setting that, while not the nearest Outstanding-rated option in the borough — that’s Beddington Park Academy, 0.9 km away — clearly holds strong appeal for Sutton parents.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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