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Downe Primary School

Bromley, BR6 7JNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2017
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#219 of 13,686 nationally

About Downe Primary School

Parents at Downe Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 96% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew 23 responses and paints a picture of a school where children are happy and feel safe — 87% of parents strongly agreed with both of those statements. The school is also in high demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 22 applications for just 4 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.5 to 1. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers make clear that securing a spot is competitive. On the practical side, parents feel well informed about their child's progress — 74% strongly agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing — and 70% strongly agreed that the school supports their child's wider personal development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Elms Road, High Elms Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 7JN
HeadteacherMatthew Ferguson
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils66
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity66 / 100 (66% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2017
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisCricketDanceGymnasticsAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubDramaChoirCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: downe.bromley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downe Primary School

Downe Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.