Downside Primary School

A good community school school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downside Primary School.

Luton, LU48EZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chaul End Lane
Luton, LU48EZ
Phone
1582587160
Website
downside-primary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109567
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ
Website
www.downside-primary.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,038
Free School Meals
20.5% (213 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
43 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,038 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Where all children are praised and developed as indviduals"

Respect Forgiveness Responsibility Cooperation Trust Kindness

Assemblies are of a broadly Christian nature, but due consideration is given to the multicultural society in which we all live. Non denominational Religious Education is taught as part of the curriculum, in accordance with Luton’s locally agreed syllabus.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco club

Sports

Badminton Table Tennis Archery

Curriculum Highlights

English Intent: inspire lifelong love for language and literature; pride in written and spoken language; appreciation of diverse literacy heritage. Art Intent: ambitious Art curriculum designed to inspire future artists; study influential artists; develop perception and creativity. Computing Intent: ambitious, broad and balanced Computing curriculum; inclusive; fosters computational thinking; empowers students to create. Geography Intent: aims to develop ambitious geographers; fieldwork; sustainability; global citizenship. Design & Technology Intent: sparking innovation and ambition; practical skills and creative thinking. History Intent: designed to captivate curiosity about the past; broad chronological understanding; lifelong learners. MFL (Spanish) Intent: inspire lifelong love for learning Spanish; understanding cultures; fosters mutual respect and tolerance. PSHE and British Values: curriculum teaches British Values through PSHE and Religious Education; values such as respect, self-knowledge and community.

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