The Downs Primary School and Nursery vs Burnt Mill Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy converter
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
362
959
Capacity
420
1200
Occupancy
86%
80%
FSM %
26.9%
27.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2025
Feb 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
47.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
49.1%
KS2 Reading
71%
-
KS2 Maths
59%
-
KS2 Writing
57%
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