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Danson Primary School
Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BH, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
604
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates impressive academic results, with 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, limited data on higher standards shows that only 20% of pupils achieved this level, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.3%
White Other14.6%
Asian Other8.8%
Asian Indian8.8%
Asian Chinese7.3%
Mixed Other5.0%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.45733, 0.10661 · DA16 2BH
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN101403
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.danson.bexley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Danson Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Danson Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2015.
Is Danson Primary School a good school?
Danson Primary School scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Danson Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Danson Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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