Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Downham Market, East of England PE38 0DP · Norfolk
#589 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4754 of 15,697 nationally
About Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority primary located in Downham Market, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 108 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 589th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 108; capacity filled 96.4%.
There are 6 schools in Downham Market; Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 108
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,329 students · 1.7 km away
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students · 1.9 km away
Nelson Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 2.0 km away
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students · 3.4 km away
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 3.5 km away
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students · 7.1 km away
Southery Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 7.2 km away
All Saints Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 8.7 km away
Watlington Community Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students · 9.0 km away
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
153 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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108 students
Wreningham VC Primary School
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108 students
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Furneux Pelham Church of England School
Furneux Pelham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
Spixworth Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
109 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #589 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks #589 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4754 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 108 students in 2025.
Is Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.