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Downsway Primary School

Warbreck Drive, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
61%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
214
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Downsway Primary School

Downsway Primary School is a community school in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 214 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
West Berkshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
214 / 216 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

6.6%
Free school meals
5.2%
EAL
4.2%
SEN support
11.2%
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)

61%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%
Overall absence
11.2%
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.

9.87
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
22.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
9.74
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
£43,582
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£598 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£5,872
Spend per pupil
£5,977
Income per pupil
49%
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
Warbreck Drive, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FE
Phone
01189421362
Headteacher
Katie Ayres

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downsway Primary School?
Downsway Primary School is a community school in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Downsway Primary School have?
Downsway Primary School has 214 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Downsway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
61% of pupils at Downsway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Downsway Primary School?
Downsway Primary School is located at Warbreck Drive, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FE.

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