The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Miss K Hooker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ
Town setting
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Secondary · 861m away
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Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Challney High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Maidenhall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Independent · 1.4km away
King's House Moorlands
Independent · 1.4km away
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downside Primary School?
Downside Primary School currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downside Primary School take?
Downside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downside Primary School?
Downside Primary School is in Luton, LU4 8EZ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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