Downsell Primary School

A good community school school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downsell Primary School.

London, E152BS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Downsell Road
Leyton
London, E152BS
Phone
2085560103
Website
downsellprimary.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103044
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS
Website
www.downsellprimary.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
695 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
423
Free School Meals
36.5% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.0% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
423 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasizes Downsell as a caring, inclusive school where ‘Every Child Matters’; the aim is for every child to be happy, feel secure, develop the whole child, and foster a strong partnership with parents and carers to help pupils reach their full potential.

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc (RWI) Phonics programme used from Nursery through Key Stage 2 White Rose maths scheme, with a mastery approach and concrete-pictorial-abstract progression Reading is at the heart of the curriculum with daily Reading Sessions and a three-tier reading scheme (Tier 1 - RWI Phonics, Tier 2 PM Levelled, Tier 3 Chapter Books) Cross-curricular, topic-based curriculum with reading linked to half-term topics and French taught in Years 1-6 EYFS curriculum based on seven areas of learning (with three prime areas) and emphasis on play-based, first-hand learning; outdoor provision is available daily Tapestry online learning journal used to share information about a child’s achievements with parents

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Downsell Primary School follows the admissions policy of the London Borough of Waltham Forest to allocate school places.

Financial Information

Downsell Nursery Fees and Charges

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