The Downs Church of England Primary School

Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityKent
AddressOwen Square, CT14 7TL
URN147058

School Census

Total 317
Girls/Boys 161/156
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.8%/49.2%
% pupils where English not first language 4.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 117
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/09/2023 Good
05/10/2011 Good
Inspection Date 12/09/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/10/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading102
Maths100
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard44
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2
Reading102
Maths102
Reading Progress-2.6
Writing Progress-1.0
Maths Progress-2.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard62%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading104
Maths103
Reading Progress-2.6
Writing Progress-3.3
Maths Progress-3.9

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications78
As First Preference38
As second preference26
As third preference14
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers38
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications53
As First Preference25
As second preference17
As third preference11
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers25
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications61
As First Preference33
As second preference18
As third preference10
Total Offers Made43
first preference offers33
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications54
As First Preference28
As second preference17
As third preference9
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers28
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications60
As First Preference30
As second preference16
As third preference14
Total Offers Made35
first preference offers30
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree33%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree18%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree38%
agree47%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree17%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree58%
agree28%
disagree3%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree22%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes37%
no63%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree36%
agree27%
disagree14%
strongly disagree23%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree48%
disagree12%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree37%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree40%
disagree17%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree38%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree38%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree42%
agree37%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.6%
indian ethnic origin6.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.8%
indian ethnic origin3.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%

Nearby Schools

Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Gladstone Road, , CT14 7ER

Goodwin Academy

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hamilton Road, , CT14 9BD