Downe Primary School, based in Orpington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Downe Primary School currently has around 74 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.8% boys and 39.2% girls. Around 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | High Elms Road, Orpington, BR6 7JN |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Becky Dolan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101614 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 74 |
| Number of Boys: | 45 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.