The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Karen Baldwin (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dairsie Road, Eltham, London, SE9 1XP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGordon Primary School
Primary · 675m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 983m away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Crown Woods College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Social Arts for Education
Independent · 1.3km away
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Deansfield Primary School a selective school?
No. Deansfield Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Deansfield Primary School?
Deansfield Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deansfield Primary School take?
Deansfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Deansfield Primary School?
Deansfield Primary School is in London, SE9 1XP, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deansfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Deansfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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