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The Downley School

Buckinghamshire, HP13 5ALPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#10,494
of 13,686 nationally

About The Downley School

The Downley School is a state primary in Buckinghamshire, a local authority where just 10 out of 184 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself sits at rank 112 out of 137 primaries in the county, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. Its top-performing local peers include Ickford School, Frieth Church of England Combined School and Elangeni School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Chepping View Primary Academy, 3.8 kilometres away. For families weighing up their options within the Buckinghamshire state system, Downley is clearly a school that has struggled to keep pace with its neighbours, and its most recent inspection outcome will be a major factor in any decision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFaulkner Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL
HeadteacherLeanne Dandridge
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils380
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity380 / 420 (90% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsNetballCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Downley School

The Downley School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.