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GoodMixedLast inspected 05/03/2015

Downshall Primary School

Primary · Academy converter · Redbridge · IG3 8UG
Pupils
538
Capacity
630
FSM %
25.3%
EAL %
93%
KS2 R+W+M
76%
About this school

Downshall Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Redbridge, London (IG3 8UG). It has 538 pupils and a capacity of 630.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2015, Downshall Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils at Downshall Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 16% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 72%, 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 93% speak English as an additional language. Redbridge 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)76%
National average ~65%3-year average: 72%
Higher Standard
16%
Reading
80%
Maths
86%
Writing
83%
Grammar & Punctuation
77%
English as Additional Language
93%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
73%
Girls
80%
Gender gap: 7.0 percentage points — girls 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)
67%
Non-disadvantaged
80%
Gap
-2pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughRedbridge
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
AddressMeads Lane, Ilford, IG3 8UG
Telephone2085902157
URN149520
Area House Prices — Redbridge · 2024
Median price
£420k
Average price
£475k
Annual change
+2.2%
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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