Bedonwell Junior School is four-form entry and larger than the average-sized junior school. The proportion of pupils eligible for support from the pupil premium (extra money provided by the government for pupils in the care of the local authority, pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those from service families) is below the national average. There are currently no pupils from service families.. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. Pupils with African, Indian and any other Asian heritage are the next largest groups and the proportion of pupils from minority ethnic heritages is now above the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is in line with the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported at school action is very slightly above the national average. The proportion of pupils supported through a statement of special educational needs or school action plus is slightly below the national average. The school meets the current floor standards, which are the minimum standards for attainment and progress expected by the government. The school has experienced changes to the leadership team. The deputy headteacher and an assistant headteacher who leads on literacy have been appointed as senior leaders and a new year head team of middle leaders has taken up post since the previous inspection.