Days Lane Primary School, based in Sidcup, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Days Lane Primary School currently has around 661 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JU |
| Website: | www.dayslaneprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083001697 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Trusty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140710 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 656 |
| Number of Pupils: | 661 |
| Number of Boys: | 340 |
| Number of Girls: | 321 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.30% | 445 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 53 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 23 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 13 |
| African | 1.80% | 12 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Infant School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.