How many pupils does The Downley School have?

The Downley School has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Downley School's Ofsted rating?

The Downley School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).

How does The Downley School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at The Downley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Downley School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Downley School is part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is The Downley School?

The Downley School is located at Faulkner Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL.

The Downley School

Faulkner Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL

Inadequate

Inspected 22 March 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

380

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Downley School

The Downley School is an academy sponsor led in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 380 pupils on roll. It is part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Buckinghamshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 380 / 420 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.3%

Free school meals

22.3%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

11.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

28.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

9.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24

£43,574

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↓ −£534 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,532

Spend per pupil

£6,095

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Faulkner Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL
Phone: 01494527033
Head Teacher: Leanne Dandridge
Website: www.downley.bucks.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Downley School?: The Downley School is an academy sponsor led in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Downley School have?: The Downley School has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Downley School's Ofsted rating?: The Downley School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).
How does The Downley School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at The Downley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Downley School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Downley School is part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is The Downley School?: The Downley School is located at Faulkner Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL.

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