Danson Primary School
Community primary school in Welling (Bexley).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Danson Primary originally started life as Little Danson, comprising a few wooden buildings, in the early 1930s. Our school name originates from the famous Danson House, dating from the late 18th century as the school stands on land which once formed part of its estate. Our current school opened in 1933 and became a two-form entry school in 1952.
We were delighted to expand in 2018 to become a three-form entry school to continue to serve our local community. We are a popular three form entry school with a breakfast and after school club provision. We are nestled beside Danson Park, where our children regularly frequent as part their local visits throughout the year.
We are incredibly lucky to have extensive grounds for our children that are used throughout the course of the day. Our grounds have continued to be enhanced with the addition of a new MuGA (Multi-use Games Area), Adventure Activity Area, seating areas and playground markings.
We have an enthusiastic, experienced and committed staff, who strive to support our pupils 'to be the very best that they can be'. We are fortunate to have a specialist music teacher, sports coaches and art tuition for our children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 101403
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Constituency
- Old Bexley and Sidcup
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Heather Mash | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra Ellepola | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joe Godwin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Clare Jolly | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Keal | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Daniel Lawrie | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sangam Bhandari | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Philip Boyd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Bernadette Foskett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Rob Waghorn | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Claire Sims | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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