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The Downs Church of England Primary School
Owen Square, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7TL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.0 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
318
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally for expected standards. However, it faces challenges, as the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is currently at 0%, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its performance in raising higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
Asian Indian6.6%
White Other3.1%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.20764, 1.39087 · CT14 7TL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN147058
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.downs.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Downs Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Downs Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is The Downs Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Downs Church of England Primary School scores 16.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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