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Dalmain Primary School

Lewisham, SE23 1ASPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#8,709
of 13,686 nationally

About Dalmain Primary School

Dalmain Primary School in Lewisham holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, but the detail beneath that headline tells a more nuanced story. Inspectors judged the school’s personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, while quality of education and leadership and management were rated Good. On the key academic measure for primary schools, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That is below the Lewisham local authority average of 64%, and places the school 44th out of 67 primary schools in the borough. Only 16% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. However, individual subject scores tell a slightly different picture: 84% of pupils achieved the expected standard in writing, and average reading and maths scores were 105 and 104 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrove Close, London, Lewisham, SE23 1AS
HeadteacherErika Eisele
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils364
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity364 / 470 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceCross CountryNetballAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaFilm ClubChoirScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionSevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalmain Primary School

Dalmain Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.