Downton CofE VA Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gravel Close Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3LZ |
| Phone | 01725510556 |
| Reference Number | 126475 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 282 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.48%
Girls: 47.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 3 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 5 | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| 6 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-05-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 25 | 0 |
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 | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | 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 | 3.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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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Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
Morgans Vale Road, Redlynch, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU |
1.52 miles |
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Hale Primary School
Hatchett Green, Hale, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2NE |
1.97 miles |
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Breamore Church of England Primary School
Salisbury Road, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EF |
2.53 miles |
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Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD |
3.61 miles |
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Longford Church of England Primary School
High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4DS |
4.16 miles |
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Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA |
4.23 miles |
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Fordingbridge Junior School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1HJ |
4.23 miles |
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Fordingbridge Infant School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1HJ |
4.23 miles |
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Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2SU |
4.58 miles |
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Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
Shutts Lane, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LU |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Trafalgar School at Downton
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN |
0.25 miles |
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ |
4.16 miles |
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Forres Sandle Manor School
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS |
4.79 miles |