The Downs Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11402 pupils

The Hides, CM20 3RBWebsite01279445538

Inspected402 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Inspected May 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils402

Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils402

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

402 / 420 (96%)

Head Teacher

Headteacher Rob Calderwood

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 46%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

5.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.8%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support22.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication53 pupils (55%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 pupils (20%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty14 pupils (15%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

Other2 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)20

Support staff (FTE)31

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils402

Free school meals28.9%

English as additional language43.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British36.1%

Black African12.2%

Indian11.9%

White Other9.5%

Pakistani5.2%

Bangladeshi3.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.7%

Other3.5%

Mixed Other3.2%

Unclassified2.5%

Mixed White & African2.0%

Black Caribbean1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Asian Other1.2%

Black Other1.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Chinese0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

40 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Safe★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,593

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,807 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,719

Support staff£1,348

Premises£140

Energy£126

Learning resources£103

Income per pupil£5,895

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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