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Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,050
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 79% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in its local area. It ranks in the top 15% nationally for expected outcomes, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 14%, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils to excel further.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
78%
School responds to concerns
72%
School supports development
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani65.5%
Asian Other7.1%
Asian Indian5.6%
Black African4.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
White British1.8%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.89045, -0.45716 · LU4 8EZ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109567
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downside-primary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Downside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Downside Primary School a good school?
Downside Primary School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Downside Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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