Blackfen School for Girls vs Danson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfen School for Girls
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students
| Measure | Blackfen School for Girls Sidcup, London | Danson Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #357 of 640 | #140 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1827 of 4,090 | #926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,324 | 592 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,324 | 592 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Sidcup | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk | www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Danson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 52.9).
- •Blackfen School for Girls is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 592.
- •Blackfen School for Girls is a academy school while Danson Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackfen School for Girls is girls and Danson Primary School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackfen School for Girls better than Danson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Danson Primary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 52.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackfen School for Girls and Danson Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sidcup and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfen School for Girls: 1,324. Danson Primary School: 592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfen School for Girls and Danson Primary School rank in London?
Blackfen School for Girls is 357th of 640 and Danson Primary School is 140th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).