Downshall Primary School
URN: 102800 • Ilford IG3 8UG
Overview
- Name
- Downshall Primary School
- URN
- 102800
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- I Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Meads Lane, Ilford IG3 8UG
Summary
Downshall Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ilford, Redbridge, with a current enrolment of 596 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of self-evaluation ensures that the school continually strives for high standards, reflected in the positive outcomes achieved by pupils by the end of Year 6.
The curriculum at Downshall is designed to be engaging and prepares students for life, learning, and future educational pathways. In addition to academic instruction, the school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience and foster creativity among students. Recent achievements include participation in national competitions, where pupils showcased their artistic and literary talents.
Attendance is a key focus at Downshall, with a strong emphasis on the link between regular attendance and academic success. Parents are encouraged to report absences promptly and are reminded that leave during term time is generally not permitted unless under exceptional circumstances. Overall, Downshall Primary School aims to create a happy and calm learning environment that respects and celebrates diversity within its community.
The curriculum at Downshall is designed to be engaging and prepares students for life, learning, and future educational pathways. In addition to academic instruction, the school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience and foster creativity among students. Recent achievements include participation in national competitions, where pupils showcased their artistic and literary talents.
Attendance is a key focus at Downshall, with a strong emphasis on the link between regular attendance and academic success. Parents are encouraged to report absences promptly and are reminded that leave during term time is generally not permitted unless under exceptional circumstances. Overall, Downshall Primary School aims to create a happy and calm learning environment that respects and celebrates diversity within its community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cleveland Road Primary School (74.2)
- Highlands Primary School (73.1)
- Fullwood Primary School (72.2)
- Gearies Primary School (70.4)
- Christchurch Primary School (68.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 596 | 298 | 298 | 630 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 596 | 298 | 298 | 630 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 596 | 298 | 298 | 630 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 596 | 298 | 298 | 630 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 629 | 303 | 326 | 630 | 17.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 648 | 307 | 341 | 630 | 13.70 |
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