Danson Lane, Welling, Kent DA16 2BH
10 simple reasons to choose Danson Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Welling.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Danson Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Welling and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 29.6 pupils per class and 24.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly 'Creative Curriculum' topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, financial awareness, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Danson Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
West Lodge School (2 miles); Benedict House Preparatory School (2.4 miles); St Olave's Prep School, New Eltham (2.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Days Lane Primary School (1.3 miles); Timbercroft Primary School (1.6 miles); Conway Primary School (2.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (3.7 miles); Eltham College (4 miles); Colfe's School (4.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bexley Grammar School (0.2 miles); Harris Academy Falconwood (1.3 miles); Townley Grammar School (1.8 miles).