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Downfield Primary School
Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8SS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 89% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably high compared to the national average, the figures for higher standards are lower, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, making it a worthwhile consideration for families.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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%. | 22% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.3%
White Other32.7%
Mixed Other5.7%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.69856, -0.02887 · EN8 8SS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117255
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downfield.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Downfield Primary School a good school?
Downfield Primary School scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Downfield Primary School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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