The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- DEAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natalie Luxford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Owen Square, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalmer Science College
Secondary · Very close
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 842m away
Castle Community College
Secondary · 949m away
The Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 949m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brewood Secondary School
Independent · 1.5km away
Warden House Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Downs Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Downs Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Downs Church of England Primary School?
The Downs Church of England Primary School currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Downs Church of England Primary School take?
The Downs Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Downs Church of England Primary School?
The Downs Church of England Primary School is in Deal, CT14 7TL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Downs Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Downs Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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