Downshall Primary School
#619 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3643 of 15,697 nationally
About Downshall Primary School
Downshall Primary School is a academy primary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 501 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 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 619th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 501; capacity filled 79.5%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Downshall Primary School ranks 22nd of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- 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%)29.1%
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 Downshall Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 501
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downshall Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Aldborough Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students · 78 m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 642 m away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students · 712 m away
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students · 757 m away
Farnham Green Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students · 841 m away
William Torbitt Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
491 students · 899 m away
Oaks Park High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,783 students · 934 m away
Newbury Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
752 students · 963 m away
Eastcourt Independent School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 975 m away
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hartley Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
502 students
Windrush Charlton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
500 students
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
498 students
Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
Houndsfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downshall Primary School a good school?
Downshall Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #619 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 Downshall Primary School rank in London?
Downshall Primary School ranks #619 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3643 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downshall Primary School?
Downshall Primary School had 501 students in 2025.
Is Downshall Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downshall Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Downshall Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downshall Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.