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Down Hall Primary School
Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.4 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
268
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, where 81% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out in Essex. It ranks in the top 11% nationally for expected outcomes, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 91%. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.59888, 0.60625 · SS6 9LW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114936
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downhallprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Down Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Down Hall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is Down Hall Primary School a good school?
Down Hall Primary School scores 78.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Down Hall Primary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Down Hall Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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