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Deansfield Primary School, Eltham, London SE9

Dairsie Road, Eltham, London SE9 1XP

Deansfield Primary School, Eltham, London SE9

10 reasons to choose Deansfield Primary School

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Deansfield Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It is one of the best state primary schools in Eltham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.

School fundamentals

Deansfield Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 7 members of The Compass Partnership of Schools. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2015) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.

Average class size

Deansfield Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Deansfield Primary School ranks in the top 32% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.

The Deansfield Primary School curriculum

School curriculum is subject based with some cross-curricular projects. It also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School to Year 2 and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.

Sport at Deansfield Primary School

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Deansfield Primary School

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The choir has a strong track record in national choral competitions. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.30pm provided by an external contractor.

Find another school near Deansfield Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Colfe’s Junior School (2 miles); St Olave’s Prep School, New Eltham (2.1 miles); Eltham College Junior School (2.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Henwick Primary School (1 mile); Christ Church Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles); Timbercroft Primary School (1.6 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Colfe’s School (2 miles); Riverston School, Senior School (2.2 miles); Eltham College (2.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles); Eltham Hill School (1.2 miles); Harris Academy Falconwood (1.3 miles).

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