Danson Primary School vs Sherwood Park 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
Sherwood Park Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
| Measure | Danson Primary School Welling, London | Sherwood Park Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 1,720 | #982 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #926 of 15,697 | #6138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/ | www.sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Danson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 58.6).
- •Danson Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Danson Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 282.
- •Danson Primary School is a local authority school while Sherwood Park Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sherwood Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Danson Primary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 58.6 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 Danson Primary School and Sherwood Park Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Welling and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danson Primary School: 592. Sherwood Park Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danson Primary School and Sherwood Park Primary School rank in London?
Danson Primary School is 140th of 1,720 and Sherwood Park Primary School is 982nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).