Down Hall Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brooklyn Drive Rayleigh Essex SS6 9LW |
| Phone | 01268780018 |
| Reference Number | 114936 |
Down Hall Primary School continues to sustain the high standards noted in its previous inspection. The school is a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported. Strong relationships between staff and students foster a deep sense of community, and pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. While the ambition and quality of the curriculum are commendable, some challenges exist in ensuring older students excel as consistently as younger ones. Attendance disparities, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, highlight areas needing improvement to ensure equitable access to educational and personal development opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.66%
Girls: 56.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 27 | 38 |
| 2 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 26 | 44 |
| 6 | 20 | 27 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 19 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff who know them well.
- The school fosters a positive and inclusive ethos.
- High expectations are evident in both learning and behavior.
- The ambitious curriculum is well-structured, fostering depth of learning.
- A strong reading culture supports fluency and comprehension.
- Pupils actively participate in various leadership roles.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils in key stage 2 are not achieving to the same level as younger pupils.
- Attendance rates for disadvantaged pupils are higher than their peers.
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 | 9% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -3.7 | ||
| Maths | -3.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NE |
0.53 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG |
0.54 miles |
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Edward Francis Primary School
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ |
0.56 miles |
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Rayleigh Primary School
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD |
0.95 miles |
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH |
1.01 miles |
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Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA |
1.54 miles |
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Wyburns Primary School
Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE |
1.64 miles |
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Lift Hockley
Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR |
1.74 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6ND |
2.02 miles |
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Lift Westerings
Sunny Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4NZ |
2.17 miles |
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Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
2.37 miles |
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Lift Plumberow
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX |
2.52 miles |
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The Robert Drake Primary School
Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3HT |
2.53 miles |
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Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
2.55 miles |
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Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
2.6 miles |
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Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
2.74 miles |
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Hilltop Junior School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
2.99 miles |
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Collingwood Primary School
Collingwood Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5YJ |
3 miles |
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Abacus Primary School
Tresco Way, The Wick, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9GJ |
3.03 miles |
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Hilltop Infant School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
0.4 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
0.64 miles |
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Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
0.86 miles |
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The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
2.16 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
2.24 miles |
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Lift Greensward
Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG |
2.6 miles |
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USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
2.71 miles |
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Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY |
2.92 miles |
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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
2.99 miles |
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Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
3.03 miles |
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William de Ferrers School
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5JU |
3.28 miles |
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The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
3.35 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
3.51 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
3.51 miles |
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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
3.66 miles |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
3.67 miles |
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The King Edmund School
Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL |
4.07 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
4.12 miles |
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Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW |
4.15 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
4.16 miles |