Downe Primary School
#1399 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#10320 of 15,697 nationally
About Downe Primary School
Downe Primary School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 85 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 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1399th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 85; capacity filled 85%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; Downe Primary School ranks 25th 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%)–
- 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%)25.9%
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 Downe Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 85
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Downe Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cudham Church of England Primary School
Westerham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
48 students · 2.5 km away
Charles Darwin School
Westerham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,305 students · 2.5 km away
Farnborough Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
198 students · 2.7 km away
Biggin Hill Primary School
Westerham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students · 2.7 km away
Green Street Green Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
433 students · 3.0 km away
Keston Church of England Primary School
Keston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 3.2 km away
Darrick Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,698 students · 3.2 km away
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
314 students · 3.2 km away
Darrick Wood Junior School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
374 students · 3.2 km away
Oaklands Primary Academy
Westerham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
423 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Emmanuel Community School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Orion Mead Road
Chislehurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
82 students
St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
91 students
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
St Luke's Church of England School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Chelsfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downe Primary School a good school?
Downe Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1399 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 Downe Primary School rank in London?
Downe Primary School ranks #1399 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #10320 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downe Primary School?
Downe Primary School had 85 students in 2025.
Is Downe Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downe Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Downe Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downe Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.