Located in Swanley, Downsview Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community 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.
Downsview Community Primary School currently has around 141 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 46.8% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Beech Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AU |
| Website: | www.downsview-primary.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322662594 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Cain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134515 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 141 |
| Number of Boys: | 72 |
| Number of Girls: | 69 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.30% | 102 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 8 |
| African | 5.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Infant School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Junior School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Academy St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanley Technology College St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | - not rated | 864 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall School Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | - not rated | 864 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.