Downe Primary School
URN: 149534 • Orpington BR6 7JN
Overview
- Name
- Downe Primary School
- URN
- 149534
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PIONEER ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Ferguson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01689853916
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Elms Road, Orpington BR6 7JN
Summary
Downe Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Orpington, Bromley, with a current enrolment of 66 pupils and a capacity of 100. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and inclusive environment, where strong relationships among staff, families, and students are central to its ethos. This supportive atmosphere aims to nurture each child's potential, encouraging confidence and curiosity as they progress in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Downe Primary is designed to empower children to reach their full potential through engaging lessons and inclusive practices. The school emphasizes the development of personal qualities alongside academic skills, preparing students not only for their next educational steps but also for a fulfilling life beyond school.
Downe Primary School is deeply rooted in the local community, welcoming families to be part of its unique environment. Open mornings for prospective Reception students are held in September, providing an opportunity for parents to experience the school's ethos firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.
The curriculum at Downe Primary is designed to empower children to reach their full potential through engaging lessons and inclusive practices. The school emphasizes the development of personal qualities alongside academic skills, preparing students not only for their next educational steps but also for a fulfilling life beyond school.
Downe Primary School is deeply rooted in the local community, welcoming families to be part of its unique environment. Open mornings for prospective Reception students are held in September, providing an opportunity for parents to experience the school's ethos firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.
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Nearby alternatives
- Warren Road Primary School (80.9)
- Crofton Infant School (79.3)
- Crofton Junior School (79.0)
- Perry Hall Primary School (75.5)
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School (74.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PIONEER ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 6.10
- Open date
- 2023-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 34 | 32 | 100 | 6.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 100 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 |
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