The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 632
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Ms Meghan Pugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Biggin Way, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3XE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Primary · 660m away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 707m away
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Primary · 861m away
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Beulah Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cypress Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Arvon House
Independent · 1.6km away
Norbury Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downsview Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School currently has 632 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downsview Primary and Nursery School take?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is in London, SE19 3XE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downsview Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Downsview Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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