Downderry Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downderry Primary School.

Bromley, BR15QL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 May 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Downderry Road
Downham
Bromley, BR15QL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100679
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5QL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
376 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
460
Free School Meals
31.4% (144 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.6 (4.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Downderry Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 108.0
2024 107.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
460 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Trying your Best Equals Success If you Believe you will Achieve"

Downderry has no religious affiliations and celebrate all.

Facilities

Key Stage 1 Playground Technology Suite Swimming Pool Dining Hall Library Zen Garden

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Downderry offers an extended day, from 7:45am - 6:00pm, providing a Breakfast Club, after-school activities and an after-school "Forest Club" for our pupils and local community. The school offers a free 'Grab and Go' breakfast snack to all pupils from Reception to Year 6 from 8-8:50 each morning. Downderry has an Ofsted registered after school club (3pm-6pm) for Reception to Year 6 pupils, with a cost of £10 per session. A wide range of activities are available including: homework provision, team games, toys and outdoor activities.

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