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What is Days Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Days Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Days Lane Primary School located?

Days Lane Primary School is located in Sidcup, Kent, London, DA15 8JU.

What age range does Days Lane Primary School serve?

Days Lane Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Days Lane Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Days Lane Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Days Lane Primary School has 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 321 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.6%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected68%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Days Lane Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 321 pupils
SEN support: 10% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Days Lane Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 68% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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The area around this school

Environment score: 38/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality15/100

Transport access41/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Days Lane Primary School

At Days Lane Primary School, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

82% met the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths.

Attendance at Days Lane Primary School

Days Lane Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Days Lane Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Days Lane Primary School is 22.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Days Lane Primary School

Days Lane Primary School has 321 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

10% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Days Lane Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Days Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Days Lane Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Days Lane Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Days Lane Primary School