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Downton CofE VA Primary School
Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.0 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
282
Capacity
300
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 69% places it in the top 39% of schools nationally, although only 7% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it seems to be a supportive environment for young learners, with a reputation that resonates well with parents.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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50.99334, -1.75305 · SP5 3LZ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126475
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.downton-pri.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downton CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downton CofE VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is Downton CofE VA Primary School a good school?
Downton CofE VA Primary School scores 68.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Downton CofE VA Primary School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downton CofE VA Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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