The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Dr David Gifford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5QL
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Downderry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downderry Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downderry Primary School?
Downderry Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downderry Primary School take?
Downderry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downderry Primary School?
Downderry Primary School is in Bromley, BR1 5QL, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downderry Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downderry Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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