Dalmain Primary School
#521 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3025 of 15,697 nationally
About Dalmain Primary School
Dalmain Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 381 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 521st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (64th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 381; capacity filled 81.1%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Dalmain Primary School ranks 370th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)15.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dalmain Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 381
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Dalmain Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St William of York Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students · 308 m away
Kilmorie Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
613 students · 596 m away
Stillness Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
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Stillness Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
284 students · 722 m away
Perrymount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students · 767 m away
Rathfern Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
484 students · 794 m away
Fairlawn Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 862 m away
St George's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students · 875 m away
St Dunstan's College
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students · 1.0 km away
Horniman Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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381 students
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Daubeney Primary School
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Beecroft Garden Primary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dalmain Primary School a good school?
Dalmain Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #521 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dalmain Primary School rank in London?
Dalmain Primary School ranks #521 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3025 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dalmain Primary School?
Dalmain Primary School had 381 students in 2025.
Is Dalmain Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dalmain Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dalmain Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dalmain Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.