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Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
216
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching high-achieving learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2013Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.47116, -1.05103 · RG31 6FE
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109896
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downsway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downsway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2013.
Is Downsway Primary School a good school?
Downsway Primary School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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