Downsview Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Biggin Way Upper Norwood London SE19 3XE |
| Phone | 02087644611 |
| Reference Number | 101778 |
Downsview Primary and Nursery School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The atmosphere is one of inclusivity and respect, where pupils feel safe and supported by caring adults. The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong focus on personal development and a range of enrichment activities that enhance students' learning experiences. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, especially in the consistent implementation of the curriculum and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school is actively working on enhancing these areas to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 632 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | 54 | 34 | 88 |
| 3 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| 4 | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| 5 | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| 6 | 41 | 45 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.4% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% |
| Caribbean | 10.1% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit pride in their school and respect for one another.
- High expectations are maintained for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Rich personal development opportunities are provided through trips and experiences.
- A strong emphasis on reading is evident with structured phonics lessons.
- An aligned vision among leaders and governors focuses on holistic child development.
- Pupils' voices are valued through roles like junior governors and Eco-committee.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the implementation of the curriculum.
- Ineffective adaptations occasionally made for pupils with SEND.
- Focus on fluency development for weaker readers needs to be sharper.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 2 |
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