Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Billericay, East of England CM11 1NU · Essex
#97 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#754 of 15,697 nationally
About Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a academy primary located in Billericay, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 173 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 97th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 173; capacity filled 82.4%.
There are 13 schools in Billericay; Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks 5th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)6.9%
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 Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 173
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Crays Hill Primary School
Billericay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students · 2.9 km away
Sunnymede Primary School
Billericay · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
389 students · 3.0 km away
Mayflower High School
Billericay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,616 students · 3.1 km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Billericay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 3.5 km away
Runwell Community Primary School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students · 3.5 km away
Wickford Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students · 3.6 km away
St John's School
Billericay · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
274 students · 3.6 km away
Buttsbury Primary School
Billericay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
863 students · 3.7 km away
Grange Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students · 3.7 km away
Harris Academy Wickford
Wickford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students · 3.8 km away
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Chesterton Primary School
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173 students
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
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173 students
Burrsville Infant Academy
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Larkrise Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 90.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #97 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 Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks #97 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #754 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 173 students in 2025.
Is Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.