Danson Primary School
URN: 101403 • Welling DA16 2BH
Overview
- Name
- Danson Primary School
- URN
- 101403
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leona Casey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083031858
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danson Lane, Welling DA16 2BH
Summary
Danson Primary School is a community school located in Welling, Bexley, with a capacity for 630 pupils and currently serving 604 students. Established in 1933, the school has evolved from its early beginnings as Little Danson to a popular three-form entry institution, providing a nurturing environment for mixed-gender education. The school is situated near Danson Park, which enhances its extensive grounds used for various educational activities.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where high academic achievement is encouraged. Danson Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to develop independent, resilient, and aspirational learners. The experienced staff employ innovative teaching methods to engage students and promote personal and social skills alongside academic success. The school has consistently achieved results above the national average in key assessments.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of Danson Primary's ethos, with an emphasis on partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages parental engagement and offers various enrichment opportunities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support the holistic development of its pupils.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where high academic achievement is encouraged. Danson Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to develop independent, resilient, and aspirational learners. The experienced staff employ innovative teaching methods to engage students and promote personal and social skills alongside academic success. The school has consistently achieved results above the national average in key assessments.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of Danson Primary's ethos, with an emphasis on partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages parental engagement and offers various enrichment opportunities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support the holistic development of its pupils.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 604 | 337 | 267 | 630 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 628 | 340 | 288 | 682 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 645 | 332 | 313 | 682 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 645 | 332 | 313 | 682 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 658 | 350 | 308 | 682 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 675 | 355 | 320 | 682 | 6.20 |
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