Downsell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downsell Road Leyton London E15 2BS |
| Phone | 02085560103 |
| Reference Number | 103044 |
Downsell Primary School has improved to a good overall effectiveness rating following its previous inspection where it required improvement. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and caring environment, which is especially evident in its early years provision. Pupils are well-behaved and demonstrate enthusiasm for their learning, aided by a well-sequenced and broad curriculum. Key strengths include strong support for pupils with special educational needs and a community-oriented approach that helps families, notably those who are new to the UK.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 438 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.97%
Girls: 47.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 79% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| 3 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 4 | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| 5 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 6 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 26.9% |
| Pakistani | 20.8% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| White, British | 5% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 13 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a safe and inclusive environment.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers leads to engaging lessons.
- Well-resourced library encourages a love for reading.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils are polite, kind, and exhibit good behavior.
- Innovative personal, social and health education program.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional gaps in pupils' understanding of subject content.
- Lack of coherent overview of extracurricular opportunities for all pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
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