Downderry Primary School, Bromley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an interim assessment letter rather than a full inspection report, so specific details about the school's strengths are not provided. However, the school's performance has been confirmed as sustained since its last 'good' rating in 2011.
Downderry Primary School was judged to be good in its last inspection in March 2011 and has now had an interim assessment confirming that performance has been sustained.
At a Glance
23.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has improved from 81% to 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
23.9
KS2
18
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
127%
Over capacity
477 pupils
376 capacity
101 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bromley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bromley
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.56075%
Overall absence
16.34877%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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