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Downsell Primary School
London·London·Community School
PrimaryCommunity SchoolAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, Downsell Primary School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 438 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.8%, spending £8,992 per pupil, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.
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At Downsell Primary School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
65% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.
Downsell Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Downsell Primary School is 15.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The school spends £8,992 per pupil annually.
Downsell Primary School has 438 pupils on roll.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
46% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Downsell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Downsell Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Downsell Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
823/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
210/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 20.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.9
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Leyton Underground Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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5.4
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.