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Downsell Primary School
Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.0 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
438
Capacity
695
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms 61% of others in the area, indicating a supportive learning environment. However, only 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other26.9%
Asian Pakistani20.8%
Black African9.1%
Asian Bangladeshi7.8%
Mixed Other5.7%
White British5.0%
Black Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.55454, 0.00118 · E15 2BS
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103044
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downsellprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Downsell Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downsell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is Downsell Primary School a good school?
Downsell Primary School scores 61.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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