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Downderry Primary School

Downderry Road, Bromley, Lewisham, BR1 5QL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
80%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
455
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Downderry Primary School

Downderry Primary School is a community school in Bromley, Lewisham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 455 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lewisham →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
455 / 376 (121%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

22.6%
Free school meals
38.2%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
18.0%
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)

80%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
16.4%
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.

22.59
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
22.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
14.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
£53,184
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,411 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
4.2% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 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.

£8,161
Spend per pupil
£8,438
Income per pupil
48%
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
Downderry Road, Bromley, Lewisham, BR1 5QL
Phone
02086985768
Headteacher
David Gifford

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downderry Primary School?
Downderry Primary School is a community school in Bromley, Lewisham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Downderry Primary School have?
Downderry Primary School has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Downderry Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
80% of pupils at Downderry Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Downderry Primary School?
Downderry Primary School is located at Downderry Road, Bromley, Lewisham, BR1 5QL.

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