Located in London, Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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 Primary and Nursery School currently has around 632 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 10.4% , followed by caribbean at 10.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Biggin Way, London, SE19 3XE |
| Website: | www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02087644611 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Meghan Pugh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101778 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 632 |
| Number of Boys: | 328 |
| Number of Girls: | 304 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.40% | 192 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 66 |
| Caribbean | 10.10% | 64 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 62 |
| Other Mixed | 7.10% | 45 |
| African | 5.70% | 36 |
| Indian | 5.40% | 34 |
| Other Asian | 4.90% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.60% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary School Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School 147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.