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Downderry Primary School

Outstandinggraded 19/05/2022Ages 3–11455 pupilsDoes not apply
Bromley, BR1 5QL
Lewisham

Downderry Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bromley, within the Lewisham local authority. The school has around 455 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/05/2022, Downderry Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Bromley can view Downderry Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bromley (BR1 5QL), Downderry Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS86%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals22.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BromleySee the full area report for BR1 5QL