The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 604
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mrs Leona Casey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBexley Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Hook Lane Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Park View Academy
Independent · 762m away
Blackfen School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sherwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Foster's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Days Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westbrooke School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Danson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Danson Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Danson Primary School?
Danson Primary School currently has 604 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Danson Primary School take?
Danson Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Danson Primary School?
Danson Primary School is in Welling, DA16 2BH, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Danson Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Danson Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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