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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 17/05/2016

Downderry Primary School

Primary · Community school · Lewisham · BR1 5QL
Pupils
455
Capacity
376
FSM %
25.3%
EAL %
33%
KS2 R+W+M
80%
About this school

Downderry Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Lewisham, London (BR1 5QL). It has 455 pupils and a capacity of 376.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Downderry Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils at Downderry Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 13% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 77%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (25.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 33% speak English as an additional language. Lewisham is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)80%
National average ~65%3-year average: 77%
Higher Standard
13%
Reading
85%
Maths
88%
Writing
80%
Grammar & Punctuation
83%
English as Additional Language
33%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
80%
Girls
80%
Gender gap: 0.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
61%
Non-disadvantaged
97%
Gap
-8pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughLewisham
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressDownderry Road, Bromley, BR1 5QL
Telephone2086985768
URN100679
Area House Prices — Lewisham · 2024
Median price
£430k
Average price
£490k
Annual change
+1.9%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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