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Downfield Primary School
Ages 2–11455 pupils
Downfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Waltham Cross, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 455 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Waltham Cross can view Downfield Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Waltham Cross (EN8 8SS), Downfield 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.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-24%
Expected standard (RWM)-24%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.0%
Free school meals27.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.3%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.2%
Attendance93.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Waltham Cross
All schools in Waltham Cross →St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)Good · 0.5 miHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miMillbrook SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miFour Swannes Primary School0.7 miBurleigh Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBrookland Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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