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Downderry Primary School
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Downderry Primary School
- Primary
- Lewisham BR1 5QL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching in reading, maths, and phonics leads to rapid gains across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum supports and enriches pupils' learning, promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Make sure pupils develop fluent handwriting.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All groups make very rapid progress from their starting points, particularly the most able.
Support for Falling Behind: Detailed tracking and targeted interventions ensure pupils at risk are supported for rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Courteous behaviour evident throughout; pupils behave in an exemplary manner.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targeted interventions ensure that pupils with special educational needs or disability make rapid progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare; policies and practices to keep pupils safe are robust and rigorously implemented.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality, creative displays celebrate achievements; school environment is well maintained and enjoyable.
Parent Feedback: Parents say they are confident in the school’s work to keep pupils safe from harm.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnerships through parental workshops on various topics and community links.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school events extend knowledge in artistic, creative, and sporting activities; pupils enjoy many memorable experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: School has its own pool and extensive outdoor play equipment, supporting physical development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff diligently track each pupil’s progress; high morale among staff; exceptional teachers take on greater responsibility.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent approach to teaching ensures rapid progress; pupils’ work is neat and tidy.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Exceptional teachers lead on learning and assessment, clear roles and responsibilities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous systems to assess planning, teaching, and assessment improve pupil outcomes.
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Downderry Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 460 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | - | 14.7 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 59.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 5.98% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 5 | 60.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.67% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 4 | 60.62% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 8 | 9.86% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 57.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 7.7% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downderry Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1