Days Lane Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Days Lane Primary School.

Sidcup, DA158JU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Days Lane
Sidcup, DA158JU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140710
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DAYS LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
656 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
661
Free School Meals
9.9% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
661 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Responsibility Respect Community Compassion Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Days Lane Primary School. The Headteacher emphasises values-driven, inclusive education with resilience, respect, responsibility, compassion, community and excellence at the core, a broad, enquiry-based curriculum, and strong partnerships with parents to ensure every child feels safe, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

Facilities

Nursery environment Forest School area Music provision – specialist music teachers, keyboard and violin lessons, choir and performance opportunities Large playing fields One-to-one Chromebooks in Key Stage 2 After-school clubs Wraparound care

Curriculum Highlights

Enquiry-based curriculum that is engaging and purposeful for all children set in real life contexts Outdoor learning via Forest School area and enrichment activities Wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities including music, drama, coding and sports One-to-one Chromebooks in Key Stage 2 to develop digital skills

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

On-site wraparound care for pupils from Reception to Year 6, staffed by familiar school adults and offering a range of engaging activities.

SEND Provision

Our dedicated pastoral team and SENCO work closely with children and families to promote inclusion, positive mental health and wellbeing.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: Days Lane will offer 39 places next year with 30-hour and 15-hour sessions. Applications must be submitted via the school's electronic form; the school does not accept Bexley admission forms. Applications are due by 4pm on 6 March 2026; Nursery start in September 2026 for children born 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023; Open Mornings are fully booked. Reception admissions (September 2026): admission is managed by the Bexley Admissions Team; apply by 15 January 2026; outcome notified by 17 April 2026; information on how to apply on the Bexley Council Website; induction programme after allocation. In-year admissions: applications can be made at any time outside the round; places allocated if available; oversubscription criteria applied; waiting lists; outcome in writing within 15 school days.

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