Downsway Primary School

A good community school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downsway Primary School.

Reading, RG316FE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
27 February 2013
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
Warbreck Drive
Tilehurst
Reading, RG316FE
Phone
1189421362
Website
downsway.w-berks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109896
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6FE
Website
www.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
216 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
212
Free School Meals
6.6% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 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

"Challenging minds, changing futures."

Aspiration Tolerance Self-Belief Responsibility Curiosity Co-operation

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs K Ayres emphasises providing the greatest possible education for all pupils and fostering collaboration among staff, pupils, parents and governors to support learning and ensure a nurturing environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

French Parkour Chess Cooking

Sports

Football Badminton Cross Country Parkour Gymnastics Swimming Multi Sports Martial Arts Kickboxing Didi Rugby

Facilities

Well-resourced library Extensive playing fields Nature garden Superb outdoor play facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Range of extra-curricular clubs (e.g., French, Parkour, Chess, Cooking) Residential visits (e.g., Isle of Wight, Ufton Nervet) and diverse school trips Performing and visual arts including choir and gallery exhibitions Extensive sports program and physical education Art Gallery with rolling exhibitions

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care provided by Mighty Allstars. Breakfast Club runs Monday to Friday 7:45am–8:45am (£7.50 per child per day; breakfast included). After School Care Club runs Monday to Friday 3:15pm–6:00pm (£13.50 per child per day; a healthy snack included). Booking via https://mightyallstars.ipalbookings.com. DBS checked staff with Paediatric first aid trained.

SEND Provision

The school supports SEND through LSAs and ELSAs, including an Autism Champion. Whole-school initiatives include SNUG, Forest School and Therapeutic Thinking; staff are committed to providing supportive interventions for pupils with additional needs.

Admissions Criteria

The admission number is 30. Foundation Stage pupils start in the September after their 4th birthday. Applications are via West Berkshire Council. In-area priorities apply; details vary for in-area vs out-of-area applicants. Before start, a meeting is held to discuss routine and entry arrangements; Foundation Stage may include a half-day visit. Foundation Stage 2026 admissions deadline: 15 January 2026; national allocation day 16 April 2026; response deadline 1 May 2026.

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