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Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.8 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
141
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school has room for growth, particularly in enhancing overall educational quality. However, it performs above the national average in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, with 52% of students meeting these benchmarks. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 11%, the school is positioned better than 79% of its peers nationally, indicating some strengths in student performance.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.3%
White Other5.7%
Black African5.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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51.39567, 0.18502 · BR8 8AU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN134515
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Downsview Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downsview Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Downsview Community Primary School a good school?
Downsview Community Primary School scores 6.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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