The Downs Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11318 pupils

Owen Square, Walmer, CT14 7TLWebsite01304372486

Good318 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils318

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Pupils318

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

318 / 420 (76%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Ms Natalie Luxford

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 44%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.0%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.0%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence18.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder22 pupils (45%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (20%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)21

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils318

Free school meals38.1%

English as additional language11.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.6%

Indian6.6%

White Other3.1%

Unclassified1.6%

Black African1.3%

Mixed Other0.9%

Bangladeshi0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Other0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,414

total expenditure per pupil

£-986 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,596

Support staff£1,073

Premises£92

Energy£92

Learning resources£185

Income per pupil£7,140

2023-24

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