Dalmain Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dalmain Primary School provides an excellent foundation for young learners in Early Years and maintains strong progress through the primary years. Teachers are particularly skilled at engaging pupils and asking thoughtful questions that deepen understanding. The school creates a positive, orderly environment where children want to learn and feel safe.
Key Strengths
- Children make rapid progress in Early Years Foundation Stage with strong focus on early literacy skills
- Pupils' behaviour is outstanding with exemplary attitudes to learning and a positive climate
- Teachers are skilled at using questioning to deepen pupils' understanding
- Achievement in reading and writing is particularly strong, with standards above national average in Key Stage 1
- Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to tailored support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' written feedback does not consistently guide pupils on how to improve their work
- Pupils in Key Stage 2 lack opportunities to apply numeracy skills to real-life problem solving
- Teachers do not always adjust tasks to challenge pupils of average ability to reach higher levels
- Achievement in mathematics is not consistently strong, with fewer pupils making more than expected progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is outstanding - pupils feel safe in school and adults act effectively on any concerns raised.
Extracurricular Activities
Brass band, school fair charity stalls, theatrical productions (Bugsy Malone), author visits, philosophy activities, wildlife garden and allotment learning, school council visits to Parliament, mentoring roles, eco activities
Dalmain Primary School is a good school where children make an excellent start in Early Years and achieve well by the end of Year 6, particularly in reading and writing. The school has outstanding pupil behaviour and a positive climate for learning.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
127 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 79%. Maths has improved from 70% to 81%. Writing has declined from 84% to 79%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
23.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
381 pupils
470 capacity
89 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.97781%
Overall absence
16.17162%
Persistent absence
303
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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