Bedenham Primary School

About Bedenham Primary School

Bedenham Primary School in Gosport was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in January 2025, with all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2019, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. The most telling academic metric for this primary school is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment: 53% of pupils reached this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That places the school below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%, and ranks it 7th out of 17 primary schools in Gosport, putting it in the bottom half of schools locally. Nationally, it sits in the 72nd percentile, meaning roughly 28% of primary schools across England performed lower on this measure.

Digging into the individual subjects, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 101, while 62% did so in reading (average score 103) and 66% in writing. At the higher standard, the picture is more mixed: just 4% achieved higher in reading, writing and maths combined, with 15% hitting higher in maths and 17% in reading. The school has a relatively high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41%, which is a significant factor when interpreting these results. Ofsted noted that the school has high expectations for pupils, and the parent view survey — based on 25 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025 — showed 72% of parents would recommend the school. However, responses were notably split on some questions: only 36% strongly agreed their child is happy, and 20% strongly disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need.

Bedenham is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 200 pupils against a capacity of 228. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 51 applications for 28 places, with 29 first-preference applications and 28 offers made. The school offers a range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, sensory room, art studios and a chapel, and runs clubs such as gardening, drama, eco club, choir and book club. Sports on offer include athletics, dance, football, gymnastics, swimming, cricket and tennis. Its SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and a resourced provision. For families considering this school, it is worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Redlands Primary School, 2.4 km away. This school may suit families who value a Good-rated local option with strong SEND support and a wide range of extracurricular activities, but who are mindful that academic outcomes are below the local average.

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