Downe Manor Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Down Way Northolt UB5 6NW |
| Phone | 02088451155 |
| Reference Number | 101880 |
Downe Manor Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, where staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ambitious and well-structured curriculum engages pupils, promoting a love of learning and fostering resilience and risk-taking in a supportive atmosphere. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and appreciate the social and emotional support provided by the school, contributing to a positive school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.15%
Girls: 54.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 4 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 5 | 10 | 23 | 33 |
| 6 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 13.1% |
| White, British | 12.7% |
| Indian | 11.6% |
| Asian, Other | 8.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations from staff for pupil achievement.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum tailored for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Positive pupil behaviour and strong relationships.
- Rich diversity celebrated within the school community.
- Strong emphasis on reading across all year groups.
- Engagement in extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils needing help with phonics and reading fluency could be more precise.
- Analysis of pupil progress does not consistently identify groups needing additional support.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 3 |
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