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Downderry Primary School
Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5QL, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
455
Capacity
376
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in delivering quality education, evidenced by 80% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 95.1, indicating strong overall performance compared to other institutions. However, only 13% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.0%
Black Other14.1%
White Other13.2%
Mixed Other11.4%
Asian Other9.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
Black African5.1%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.42822, 0.00038 · BR1 5QL
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100679
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Downderry Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downderry Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2016.
Is Downderry Primary School a good school?
Downderry Primary School scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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