Dalmain Primary School
URN: 100677 • London SE23 1AS
Overview
- Name
- Dalmain Primary School
- URN
- 100677
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Erika Eisele (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086992675
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Close, London SE23 1AS
Summary
Dalmain Primary School is a mixed community school located in Forest Hill, London, with a current enrolment of 364 pupils and a capacity for 470. Established in 1874, it is the oldest state school in Lewisham, reflecting a long-standing commitment to serving its local community. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning and critical thinking through a rich and inclusive curriculum.
The curriculum at Dalmain focuses on the development of language as a key driver, ensuring that students are equipped with essential communication skills. Alongside academic rigour, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 30 after-school clubs, to support the holistic development of each child. Music education is particularly emphasized, with opportunities to learn various instruments and participate in musical groups.
Dalmain Primary School promotes values of adventure, acceptance, and teamwork, encouraging pupils to demonstrate kindness and respect within a diverse community. The school welcomes prospective families to visit during Open Mornings and offers assistance with the admissions process throughout the year.
The curriculum at Dalmain focuses on the development of language as a key driver, ensuring that students are equipped with essential communication skills. Alongside academic rigour, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 30 after-school clubs, to support the holistic development of each child. Music education is particularly emphasized, with opportunities to learn various instruments and participate in musical groups.
Dalmain Primary School promotes values of adventure, acceptance, and teamwork, encouraging pupils to demonstrate kindness and respect within a diverse community. The school welcomes prospective families to visit during Open Mornings and offers assistance with the admissions process throughout the year.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 470
- Pupils
- 364
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 167
- FSM %
- 16.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 364 | 197 | 167 | 470 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 365 | 197 | 168 | 470 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 392 | 200 | 192 | 470 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 392 | 200 | 192 | 470 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 379 | 194 | 185 | 470 | 17.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 406 | 203 | 203 | 470 | 16.80 |
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