Downsell Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025London, London E15 2BS · Waltham Forest
#1031 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6576 of 15,697 nationally
About Downsell Primary School
Downsell Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Waltham Forest local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 426 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 56.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1031st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 426; capacity filled 61.3%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Downsell Primary School ranks 747th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- 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%)33.2%
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 Downsell Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 426
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 61.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downsell Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
519 students · 694 m away
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403 students · 702 m away
Hafs Academy
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Harris Academy Chobham
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Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students · 941 m away
Newport School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
849 students · 1.0 km away
Noor Ul Islam Primary School
London · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
145 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downsell Primary School a good school?
Downsell Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 56.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1031 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 Downsell Primary School rank in London?
Downsell Primary School ranks #1031 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6576 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downsell Primary School?
Downsell Primary School had 426 students in 2025.
Is Downsell Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downsell Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downsell Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downsell Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.