Downsview Primary and Nursery School
#709 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4193 of 15,697 nationally
About Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 620 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 709th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 620; capacity filled 98.4%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Downsview Primary and Nursery School ranks 498th 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%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- 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%)19.8%
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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 620
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downsview Primary and Nursery School
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The Norwood School
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Fidelis College
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downsview Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #709 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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School ranks #709 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4193 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School had 620 students in 2025.
Is Downsview Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downsview Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downsview Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.