Downsview Primary and Nursery School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will benefit from a curriculum designed to find and develop their strengths and talents. The school excels in creative subjects like music, art and dance, and promotes active and healthy lifestyles through an impressive range of sports clubs. Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a caring, supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and happy.
Key Strengths
- Pupils attain above the national average in writing and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
- Teaching is typically good with well-resourced, attractive classrooms that make learning exciting
- Excellent use of PE and sports funding with over 18 sports clubs and pupils enjoying considerable success in sporting events
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils with good behaviour and attendance
- Curriculum offers exciting opportunities including specialist teaching in art, Spanish, PE and music
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not have consistently high expectations of pupils
- Not enough pupils, including the most able, make better than expected progress in reading in Key Stage 2
- Gaps between attainment of boys and girls in early years provision
- Children's progress is not always tracked regularly or systematically in early years
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with careful arrangements to protect and keep children secure, all staff checked rigorously, and pupils taught about internet safety and bullying.
Extracurricular Activities
Over 18 sports clubs, orchestra, choir (performed at Royal Albert Hall), dance (participated in New Wimbledon Theatre event), school visits including British Museum, partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club, residential visits in Years 5-6, breakfast and after-school clubs
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a good school where the headteacher provides clear direction and pupils achieve above the national average. The curriculum is exciting and engaging, with strong emphasis on creative skills and healthy lifestyles.
At a Glance
19.8%
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 improved from 85% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has improved from 82% to 88%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
23
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
620 pupils
630 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.30962%
Overall absence
13.32083%
Persistent absence
533
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
St Joseph's College
Priory School
The New School
The Norwood School
Fidelis College
Hillcrest
Norbury High School for Girls
Silburn Reid
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
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