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
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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.

Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
596
Boys
298
Girls
298
FSM %
18.90
Open date
1995-09-01
Close date
2022-12-31
Last Ofsted
2018-12-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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