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Downfield Primary School

Broxbourne, EN8 8SSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#8,463
of 13,686 nationally

About Downfield Primary School

Downfield Primary School sits within Hertfordshire’s Broxbourne borough, a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 11. In the local authority’s primary school rankings, it places 219th out of 401 schools, placing it in the bottom half of the county. Among its closest same-type peers in the area, the top-ranked schools include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both scoring 100 on the ranking metric, and The Russell School at 97. Downfield’s own ranking score of 58 places it well behind these local leaders. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 105 applications for 53 places and 44 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98. That level of demand suggests it holds a solid reputation locally, even if it doesn’t top the league tables.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDownfield Road, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 8SS
HeadteacherSarah Goldsmith
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity455 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballCricketDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downfield Primary School

Downfield 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.