The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 538
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- NEW VISION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Meads Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8UG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 642m away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Secondary · 712m away
Seven Kings School
All-through · Grammar · 757m away
Eastcourt Independent School
Independent · 975m away
South Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oak House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Goodmayes Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Downshall Primary School?
Downshall Primary School currently has 538 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downshall Primary School take?
Downshall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downshall Primary School?
Downshall Primary School is in Ilford, IG3 8UG, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downshall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downshall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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