Deansfield Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at combining high academic standards with exceptional personal development. Pupils benefit from an impressive range of leadership responsibilities and extracurricular activities, particularly its outstanding music programme. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide excellent support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, resulting in pupils who are confident, well-behaved and well-prepared for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional music programme with three choirs and an orchestra, with pupils performing in national competitions
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with clear progression, particularly strong in art, history and early reading
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, with pupils showing high levels of motivation and consideration
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, who achieve as well as their peers
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including trips to museums, galleries, historical landmarks and residential visits
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Three choirs, orchestra, eco-councillors, digital leaders, school councillors, peer mentoring, music lessons, museum visits, gallery visits, historical landmark visits, places of worship visits, nature reserve visits, residential trips, enterprise day, careers day, junior citizens day
Deansfield Primary School is an outstanding primary school where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment and are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong focus on reading, with excellent outcomes across all areas.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
229 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 91%. Maths has improved from 88% to 96%. Writing has improved from 83% to 95%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
461 pupils
420 capacity
41 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
3,574
Applications
2,841
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.07218%
Overall absence
7.82123%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Deansfield Primary School
Ark Greenwich Free School
Social Arts for Education
Leigh Stationers' Academy
StreetVibes Media Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Leigh Academy Halley
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
Wize Up
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Harris Academy Falconwood
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