Downfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downfield Road Cheshunt Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 8SS |
| Phone | 01992629598 |
| Reference Number | 117255 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 466 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 22 | 59 |
| 2 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 3 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41% |
| White, Other | 30.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| African | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Holy Trinity School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8LU |
0.41 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN |
0.49 miles |
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Millbrook School
Gews Corner, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9BX |
0.54 miles |
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Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Blindman's Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DW |
0.58 miles |
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Burleigh Primary School
Blindmans Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DP |
0.58 miles |
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Four Swannes Primary School
King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7HH |
0.74 miles |
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Brookland Junior School
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX |
0.8 miles |
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Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX |
0.8 miles |
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Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School
94, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9ND |
0.93 miles |
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Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH |
1.02 miles |
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7QG |
1.05 miles |
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Greenfield Nursery School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH |
1.11 miles |
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Churchfield Church of England Academy
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0LU |
1.17 miles |
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Bonneygrove Primary School
Dark Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5ED |
1.3 miles |
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Andrews Lane Primary School
Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LB |
1.33 miles |
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Andrews Lane Primary School
Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LB |
1.33 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Park Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LR |
1.52 miles |
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Keys Meadow Primary School
84 Tysoe Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 6FB |
1.6 miles |
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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG |
1.61 miles |
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Flamstead End School
Longfield Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6AG |
1.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Goffs - Churchgate Academy
College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY |
0.73 miles |
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Haileybury Turnford
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0JU |
0.92 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB |
1.19 miles |
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Goffs Academy
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW |
1.32 miles |
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The Lea Valley Academy
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW |
1.38 miles |
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Freshsteps Independent school
Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Enfield, Brimsdown, EN3 7XH |
1.75 miles |
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Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ |
1.77 miles |
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Oasis Academy Enfield
Kinetic Crescent, Innova Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH |
1.77 miles |
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Fern House School
Keswick Drive, Enfield, EN3 6NY |
1.96 miles |
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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LF |
1.98 miles |
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St Ignatius College
Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP |
2.11 miles |
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Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane, London, EN3 5PA |
2.28 miles |
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Salmons Brook School
Bell Lane, Enfield, EN3 5PB |
2.35 miles |
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Durants School
4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY |
2.55 miles |
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The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
2.92 miles |
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Bishop Stopford's School
Brick Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3PU |
3.05 miles |
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Chace Community School
Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ |
3.32 miles |
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Waverley School
105 The Ride, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7DL |
3.36 miles |
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Kingsmead School
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ |
3.57 miles |
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Heron Hall Academy
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SA |
3.76 miles |