How many pupils does Danson Primary School have?

Danson Primary School has 604 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Danson Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Danson Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Danson Primary School?

Danson Primary School is located at Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BH.

Danson Primary School

Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

604

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Danson Primary School

Danson Primary School is a community school in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 604 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 604 / 630 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

49.5%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

9.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

20%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

6.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

10.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

£51,625

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,418 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.2

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,546

Spend per pupil

£6,392

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BH
Phone: 02083031858
Headteacher: Leona Casey
Website: www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Danson Primary School?: Danson Primary School is a community school in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Danson Primary School have?: Danson Primary School has 604 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Danson Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Danson Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Danson Primary School?: Danson Primary School is located at Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BH.

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