Burnt Ash Primary School vs Downderry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Ash Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
428 students
Downderry Primary School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
| Measure | Burnt Ash Primary School Bromley, London | Downderry Primary School Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #518 of 1,720 | #512 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3002 of 15,697 | #2963 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 428 | 477 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 477 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 126.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bromley | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burntash.bromley.sch.uk | www.downderryprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.9 vs 75.1).
- •Downderry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 76%).
- •Burnt Ash Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Downderry Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 428.
- •Burnt Ash Primary School is a academy school while Downderry Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burnt Ash Primary School better than Downderry Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnt Ash Primary School and Downderry Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnt Ash Primary School: 428. Downderry Primary School: 477. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnt Ash Primary School and Downderry Primary School rank in London?
Burnt Ash Primary School is 518th of 1,720 and Downderry Primary School is 512th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).