The Downs Church of England Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Owen Square
Walmer
Deal
Kent
CT14 7TL
Phone 01304372486
Reference Number 147058

Description

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The Downs Church of England Primary School is a thriving educational institution located in the village of Appledore, Kent, UK, holding the postcode CT14 7TL. This primary school is part of the Church of England schooling network, emphasizing values of trust, respect, forgiveness, and perseverance. Some facts about the school include:

  • Outcomes: In 2022, The Downs CofE Primary ranked highly for Key Stage 2 results, with 82% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Facilities: The school provides a range of comprehensive learning facilities within its premises, accommodating a wide range of activities.
  • Achievements: The school participates in various competitions, excelling in maths quizzes.
  • Ethos: The Downs CofE Primary embraces its Christian heritage while remaining inclusive to pupils of all faiths and backgrounds.
  • Community Involvement: The school actively fosters a sense of collaboration with local churches and organizations, further developing its meaningful relationships.

Over the years, The Downs CofE Primary School has earned a strong reputation for providing a supportive, enjoyable, and stimulating learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its pupils, working in close partnership with parents, governors and the local community. Its primary mission is to educate children, to ensure they leave as confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 317
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.21%
Girls: 50.79%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 35
2 36
3 44
4 51
5 52
6 53

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2023-10-25
Date Description Report
2023-09-12 School inspection: School inspection:
2019-04-05 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
2016-12-13 Short inspection Short inspection
2011-10-05 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2009-06-30 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-09-27 Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
2006-03-08 Full inspection: Full inspection:
1999-10-11 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 44% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 2% Upgrade Upgrade

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 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 102 Upgrade Upgrade

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 -2.6 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -1 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths -2.7 Upgrade Upgrade

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 17 3
Third Preference 11 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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