What did School Atlas judge Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Downe Primary School?

Downe Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.

What ages does Downe Primary School take?

Downe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Downe Primary School located?

Downe Primary School is located in Orpington, BR6 7JN, Bromley.

How do I apply to Downe Primary School?

Downe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Downe Primary School?

When Downe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children (Children in Public Care) (see note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (see note 2); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff of the academy – priority may be given to children of the staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will follow a fair, clear and effective procedure by allocating the place to the pupil who lives closest to school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Downe Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Downe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Downe Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Downe Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children (Children in Public Care) (see note 1)
2Siblings — Siblings – children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (see note 2)
3Children of staff — Children of staff of the academy – priority may be given to children of the staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Proximity — Proximity, as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school (see note 3 and 4)

If two applications tie: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will follow a fair, clear and effective procedure by allocating the place to the pupil who lives closest to school.

The PAN of 15 is stated as inclusive of children with an EHCP. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted through a separate process. The waiting list is maintained until 31st December of each year, with priority not given based on date placed on list; LAC and PLAC take priority over the waiting list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Downe Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Downe Primary School?: Downe Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.
What ages does Downe Primary School take?: Downe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Downe Primary School located?: Downe Primary School is located in Orpington, BR6 7JN, Bromley.
How do I apply to Downe Primary School?: Downe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Downe Primary School?: When Downe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children (Children in Public Care) (see note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (see note 2); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff of the academy – priority may be given to children of the staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will follow a fair, clear and effective procedure by allocating the place to the pupil who lives closest to school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Downe Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Downe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Downe Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children (Children in Public Care) (see note 1)
2Siblings — Siblings – children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (see note 2)
3Children of staff — Children of staff of the academy – priority may be given to children of the staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Proximity — Proximity, as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school (see note 3 and 4)

Downe Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Downe Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Downe Primary School?: Downe Primary School has 85 pupils on roll.
What ages does Downe Primary School take?: Downe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Downe Primary School located?: Downe Primary School is located in Orpington, BR6 7JN, Bromley.
How do I apply to Downe Primary School?: Downe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Downe Primary School?: When Downe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children (Children in Public Care) (see note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (see note 2); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff of the academy – priority may be given to children of the staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is a 'tie-breaker' between oversubscribed pupils, the school will follow a fair, clear and effective procedure by allocating the place to the pupil who lives closest to school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Downe Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.5% of pupils at Downe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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