Downside Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Luton, East of England LU4 8EZ · Luton
#348 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#2684 of 15,697 nationally
About Downside Primary School
Downside Primary School is a local authority primary located in Luton, in the Luton local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 1,015 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 348th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,015; capacity filled 96.7%.
There are 72 schools in Luton; Downside Primary School ranks 7th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)20.5%
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 Downside Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,015
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downside Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Challney High School for Boys
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,197 students · 861 m away
Foxdell Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
517 students · 1.1 km away
Beechwood Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students · 1.2 km away
Challney High School for Girls
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students · 1.2 km away
Maidenhall Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students · 1.2 km away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Luton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
141 students · 1.4 km away
King's House Moorlands
Luton · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
190 students · 1.4 km away
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
Luton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
103 students · 1.4 km away
Norton Road Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
347 students · 1.4 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
· 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
945 students
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
888 students
St Matthew's Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
884 students
Beechwood Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students
King's Oak Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
826 students
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downside Primary School a good school?
Downside Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #348 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 Downside Primary School rank in East of England?
Downside Primary School ranks #348 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #2684 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downside Primary School?
Downside Primary School had 1,015 students in 2025.
Is Downside Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downside Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downside Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downside Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.