Downderry Primary School
URN: 100679 • Bromley BR1 5QL
Overview
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Gifford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086985768
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Downderry Road, Bromley BR1 5QL
Summary
Downderry Primary School is a community school located in the London borough of Lewisham, accommodating 455 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school prides itself on its inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a sense of belonging among students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. With a commitment to high educational standards, Downderry offers a rich curriculum designed to help pupils develop essential knowledge and skills.
The dedicated staff at Downderry work diligently to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, providing outstanding teaching and pastoral support. The school also promotes inclusivity through its disability equality duty and actively engages with parents and the local community to enhance educational experiences.
In addition to a standard school day, Downderry offers extended hours with a Breakfast Club and various after-school activities, including a "Forest Club." The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, reflecting its mission statement: "Trying your best equals success."
The dedicated staff at Downderry work diligently to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, providing outstanding teaching and pastoral support. The school also promotes inclusivity through its disability equality duty and actively engages with parents and the local community to enhance educational experiences.
In addition to a standard school day, Downderry offers extended hours with a Breakfast Club and various after-school activities, including a "Forest Club." The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, reflecting its mission statement: "Trying your best equals success."
Useful links
- Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 455 | 223 | 232 | 376 | 25.30 |
2024-09-11 | 460 | 231 | 229 | 376 | 27.10 |
2023-09-11 | 470 | 230 | 240 | 376 | 24.90 |
2022-09-11 | 470 | 230 | 240 | 376 | 24.90 |
2021-09-11 | 471 | 226 | 245 | 376 | 26.50 |
2020-09-11 | 474 | 220 | 254 | 376 | 24.80 |
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