Downshall Primary School

A good academy converter school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downshall Primary School.

Ilford, IG38UG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
5 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
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
Meads Lane
Seven Kings
Ilford, IG38UG
Phone
2085902157
Website
downshallprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149520
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Meads Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8UG
Website
www.downshallprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW VISION TRUST
Capacity
630 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
548
Free School Meals
22.1% (121 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Downshall Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 108.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
548 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Downshall Afterschool Clubs Lunchtime Clubs 'Shine' Breakfast & Afterschool Club Downshall's Intergenerational Provision

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science History Geography Art & Design Design Technology PSHE RE Music Computing PE MFL Reading for Pleasure

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided through 'Shine' Breakfast & Afterschool Club, Downshall Afterschool Clubs, Lunchtime Clubs, and Extended Services.

SEND Provision

Extended Services including breakfast and after-school clubs (Shine) and after-school clubs, Lunchtime Clubs, and Intergenerational Provision; part of New Vision Trust

Admissions Criteria

Downshall follows Redbridge admissions arrangements

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