Ofsted
Raising Standards, Improving Lives.
Ofsted make sure that schools provide teaching and learning to a high standard.
An Ofsted report is likely to be one of the first things you check when you’re choosing a school for your child.
Our latest report says that Danson Primary School is a Good School and may have improved significantly since the previous inspection. The school's next inspection will be a graded one.
Highlights from the report include:
- Exceptional Learning Culture: Pupils are highly motivated, take pride in their learning, and attend school eagerly to avoid missing out. Behaviour is exemplary, with excellent conduct and strong, respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
- High Academic Achievement: Key Stage 2 outcomes in 2024 were strong across reading, writing, and mathematics. Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve highly across all subjects and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of education.
- Outstanding Reading Provision: A love of reading is embedded from Reception. Phonics is taught expertly, and older pupils engage deeply with complex texts, such as Macbeth, using sophisticated language in their writing.
- Ambitious, Well-Designed Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, expertly sequenced, and rich in subject knowledge. Pupils make secure connections across topics and use advanced vocabulary with confidence.
- Inclusive and Effective Support: Pupils with SEND are swiftly identified and fully included through high-quality teaching tailored to their needs.
- Inspirational Personal Development: The wider development programme is exemplary. Pupils build financial literacy, explore future careers, and learn vital life skills, including online safety.
- Strong Leadership and Staff Morale: School leaders and governors set high expectations. Staff feel well supported, valued, and proud to be part of the school’s ambitious and nurturing community.