Dairsie Road, Eltham, London SE9 1XP
10 simple reasons to choose Deansfield Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Eltham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Deansfield Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Eltham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 32% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Compass Partnership Of Schools, a Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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).