Danson Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Danson Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 12th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2015, report published 3 June 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

592 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals9%

9%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language49.5%

49.5%, 27.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Danson Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hook Lane Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School	0.5 miles	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	93% met the expected standard
Sherwood Park Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Foster's Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	82% met the expected standard
Days Lane Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Leona Casey
Phone: 02083031858
Website: danson.bexley.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BH
Local authority: Bexley
URN: 101403

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.