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Dalmain Primary School
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Dalmain Primary School
- Primary
- Lewisham SE23 1AS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, and pupils are exposed to high-quality literature that enhances their vocabulary and grammatical understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and meets pupils' needs, with significant improvements seen in key stages 1 and 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further refinement of the curriculum is needed to ensure pupils achieve highly across all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Daily one-to-one support and specific training for teaching assistants help pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and have positive attitudes towards learning, contributing to good progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress at the end of key stage 2 is above national averages for reading, in line for mathematics, and below for writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong provision with close cooperation between the SENCo, parents, and external agencies helps support pupils with SEND effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust safeguarding procedures are in place. The school stresses anti-bullying, and pupils report feeling safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' well-being through its PSHE program, including mental health awareness and resilience building.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, praising the school's care and welfare as excellent.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents through various activities and provides information to support children's learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of enrichment activities, including music, sport, and residential visits, enhances pupils' learning and development.
Outdoor Facilities: There is a strong emphasis on improving outdoor learning environments to support children's experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value professional development opportunities, which have significantly improved their skills and teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and effective teaching lead to strong progress and outcomes across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and a clear improvement plan ensure accurate self-evaluation and effective monitoring of teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in meeting the needs of most-able pupils and in phonics teaching were noted.
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About Us
Dalmain Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 365 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Dalmain Primary School, a flourishing and active institution in the Forest Hill neighbourhood that strives to love and honour every child while delivering the greatest possible standard of education through a wide range of rich and varied learning opportunities.
Motivating students is of utmost significance, and this is at the core of what we offer.
We are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning, and Dalmain offers a wide range of opportunities for students to learn about the world around them and hone their critical thinking and questioning skills.
Children's social, spiritual, physical, and emotional abilities are developed through the inclusive and enriched curriculum, and they are encouraged to think in ways that foster resilience and confidence through self-reflection and ownership of learning.
To help all students enjoy these priceless years in primary school while developing their knowledge and comprehension in preparation for the next phase of their academic careers, we work to instil amazement and wonder in each lesson.
Dalmain has a long-standing tradition of musical excellence, and all students have the opportunity to learn how to play a variety of instruments, including the guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, baritone, and flute, in addition to joining one of the many musical ensembles available to them.
We help our students develop their moral compass and their perspective of the larger world through our ethos of hard work, respect, and fairness.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Dalmain Primary School soon. Please get in touch with the school office to set up a time that works for both parties.
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Motivating students is of utmost significance, and this is at the core of what we offer.
We are passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning, and Dalmain offers a wide range of opportunities for students to learn about the world around them and hone their critical thinking and questioning skills.
Children's social, spiritual, physical, and emotional abilities are developed through the inclusive and enriched curriculum, and they are encouraged to think in ways that foster resilience and confidence through self-reflection and ownership of learning.
To help all students enjoy these priceless years in primary school while developing their knowledge and comprehension in preparation for the next phase of their academic careers, we work to instil amazement and wonder in each lesson.
Dalmain has a long-standing tradition of musical excellence, and all students have the opportunity to learn how to play a variety of instruments, including the guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, baritone, and flute, in addition to joining one of the many musical ensembles available to them.
We help our students develop their moral compass and their perspective of the larger world through our ethos of hard work, respect, and fairness.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Dalmain Primary School soon. Please get in touch with the school office to set up a time that works for both parties.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 59.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.98% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 15 | 60.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 5 | 8.67% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 13 | 60.62% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 9.86% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 57.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.7% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dalmain Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
