Dalmain Primary School
Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dalmain Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 11th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 30 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils flourish at this warm and welcoming school. The school's values of adventure, acceptance and teamwork are demonstrated in the positive relationships between pupils and staff. As soon as children start in Nursery, they learn how to take care of themselves and work well with others. The school has faced several challenges recently. Leaders at all levels have shown great resilience in facing those challenges. They have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, published outcomes show that pupils achieve well in English and mathematics. Pupils behave extremely well in lessons and around the school site. They follow the school's three key behaviour rules and show enthusiasm for their learning. They know who to talk to if they are worried about anything. As a result, they feel happy and safe. A wide variety of high-quality clubs are available. Examples include karate, coding, board games and performing arts. Leadership responsibilities also include joining the eco- council, the student council, or becoming young leaders. Pupils also take part in an equality project. They appreciate these roles, which encourage them to become active citizens in their school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not check accurately enough what pupils already know. Some teaching does not build effectively on pupils' prior knowledge, and pupils do not deepen their understanding sufficiently well. The school should strengthen teaching expertise so that what pupils know and understand is determined accurately and this leads to appropriate adaptations to what pupils are taught.
- Some staff do not have the full knowledge and skills they need to ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is implemented with the high quality and ambition that the school intends. The school needs to ensure that all staff receive the required training and development in both subject teaching and wider leadership, to implement the curriculum fully as intended across all year groups.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
381 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Dalmain Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St William of York Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Kilmorie Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Stillness Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stillness Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Perrymount Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Erika Eisele
- Phone
- 02086992675
- Address
- Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1AS
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100677
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.