Danson Primary School vs Foster's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students
Foster's Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Danson Primary School Welling, London | Foster's Primary School Welling, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #140 of 1,720 | #126 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #926 of 15,697 | #838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Welling | Welling |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/ | www.fosters.bexley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (88.9 vs 89.7).
- •Foster's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •Danson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 18%).
- •Danson Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 452.
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 Danson Primary School better than Foster's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Danson Primary School and Foster's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Welling and Welling in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danson Primary School: 592. Foster's Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danson Primary School and Foster's Primary School rank in London?
Danson Primary School is 140th of 1,720 and Foster's Primary School is 126th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).