Downderry Primary School
#512 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2963 of 15,697 nationally
About Downderry Primary School
Downderry Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bromley, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 477 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 512th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 477; capacity filled 126.9%.
There are 31 schools in Bromley; Downderry Primary School ranks 10th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)23.9%
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 Downderry Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 477
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 126.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downderry Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
919 students · 235 m away
Rangefield Primary School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 481 m away
Forster Park Primary School
Lewisham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students · 703 m away
Good Shepherd RC School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 728 m away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 839 m away
Torridon Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
632 students · 957 m away
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
307 students · 994 m away
Conisborough College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
703 students · 1.1 km away
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,098 students · 1.1 km away
Burnt Ash Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
428 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Colville Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
477 students
Bigland Green Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
Stroud Green Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
477 students
Churchfields Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
477 students
Arnhem Wharf Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
476 students
Newington Green Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
478 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downderry Primary School a good school?
Downderry Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #512 of 1,720 in London. 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 Downderry Primary School rank in London?
Downderry Primary School ranks #512 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2963 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downderry Primary School?
Downderry Primary School had 477 students in 2025.
Is Downderry Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downderry Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downderry Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downderry Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.