The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Leanne Dandridge
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Downley School?
The Downley School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Downley School take?
The Downley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Downley School?
The Downley School is in High Wycombe, HP13 5AL, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Downley School have a sixth form?
No, The Downley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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