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Downsell Primary School

Waltham Forest, E15 2BSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#7,478
of 13,686 nationally

About Downsell Primary School

Downsell Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 36 out of 44 places going to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 90 total applications for those 44 spots, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.05, meaning more than two families applied for every available place. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey result, so direct feedback from current families is not available to compare. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It sits in the London borough of Waltham Forest and is led by headteacher Deena Chetty. With 438 pupils on roll against a capacity of 695, the school is operating below its maximum, which may reflect the high demand for places in the area rather than any issue with the school itself.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDownsell Road, London, Waltham Forest, E15 2BS
HeadteacherDeena Chetty
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils438
Free School Meals (FSM)32.2%
School Capacity438 / 695 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

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Downsell 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.