Dulverton Primary School, London
Dulverton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 390th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bexley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dulverton Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Dulverton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bexley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Dulverton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 89 families put Dulverton Primary School as their first choice and 218 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 34 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Dulverton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dulverton Primary School are Wyborne Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); Longlands Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 79% maths); Edgebury Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths); and Alderwood Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).
Dulverton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Wyborne Primary SchoolLonglands Primary SchoolEdgebury Primary SchoolAlderwood Primary School
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Dulverton Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).
Who goes there
5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 46 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Eltham, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dulverton Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 139 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bexley (284).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dulverton Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dulverton Primary School are Leigh Stationers' Academy (1.1 miles), St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles) and Chislehurst School for Girls (1.3 miles).
Leigh Stationers' AcademySt Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive SchoolChislehurst School for Girls
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bexley published that the last place for 2022 entry went to a family 0.522 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Dulverton excels at building strong relationships that help all children feel secure and included. Teachers deliver ambitious, well-planned lessons with expert subject knowledge, ensuring pupils develop detailed knowledge and produce excellent quality work. The school offers a wonderfully rich selection of activities beyond the classroom - from educational visits to opera productions - that extend learning and create wonderful opportunities for every child.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching with strong subject knowledge that builds on pupils' prior learning
- High-quality, well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects, starting with a rich early years foundation
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attendance, with pupils taking responsibility for creating a harmonious school
- Comprehensive wider offer including cooking, drama, curling, instrumental music, and ambitious experiences like Year 6 opera production
- Precise identification of SEND needs with carefully tailored individualised support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking, curling, drama, instrumental music tuition, educational visits, Year 6 opera production
Dulverton Primary School is an Outstanding school where pupils benefit from nurturing relationships, high expectations, and a comprehensive curriculum. From early years through to Year 6, children achieve excellent outcomes across all areas of learning.
At a Glance
5.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
88 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Dulverton Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Dulverton Primary School.
- AllKidsCan @ Wyborne Primary School800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Dulverton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Dulverton Primary School is in Bexley; for families living there:
Apply to Bexley for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Dulverton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
418 pupils
420 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,221
Applications
2,637
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
12.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
444
Total Pupils
225
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,635
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,082
Per pupil
£2268k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
3.0%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Dulverton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dulverton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dulverton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dulverton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Dulverton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dulverton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
How close to Dulverton Primary School do you need to live?
Bexley publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 0.318 for 2020 entry, then 0.418 for 2021 entry, then 0.522 for 2022 entry. The cut-off has loosened over that period, so places have been reaching further out. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Dulverton Primary School?
Dulverton Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Dulverton Primary School?
Classes at Dulverton Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Dulverton Primary School?
Dulverton Primary School has around 444 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dulverton Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Dulverton Primary School in 2024/25. 3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dulverton Primary School?
Apply through Bexley's coordinated admissions process, naming Dulverton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Dulverton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Dulverton Primary School: AllKidsCan @ Wyborne Primary School (800m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Dulverton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dulverton Primary School?
Dulverton Primary School is at Dulverton Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3RH.
Sources: Bexley admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)