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The Downley School
Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.1 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
380
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs well compared to the top 33% of schools nationally. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as inadequate, indicating significant areas needing improvement. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 2% of schools, which may raise concerns for parents considering this option.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 British48.2%
Asian Pakistani11.8%
White Other10.5%
Asian Indian7.9%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.64894, -0.77887 · HP13 5AL
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN149485
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.downley.bucks.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Downley School rated by Ofsted?
The Downley School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is The Downley School a good school?
The Downley School scores 2.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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