Downe Manor Primary School
Northolt, UB5 6NW · Ealing · primary school
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29th of 57 primary schools in Ealing we can score, 65 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 1,785 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Downe Manor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and play dodgeball or basketball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club? How are the dodgeball and basketball sessions scheduled during the week?
What Ofsted said about Downe Manor Primary School
Overview
Downe Manor Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where staff maintain "high expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. The inspection found that pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge progressively across subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with leaders identifying "precisely what pupils need to learn" and ensuring effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and design activities that help pupils "remember and practise" learning while addressing misconceptions quickly.
- The school promotes a "love of reading" with books reflecting community diversity, and phonics delivery is now "consistent" for pupils new to English.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, with bullying being "rare" and staff taking "swift and effective action" when necessary.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing "foundational knowledge" through accurate instruction and small-group work.
Areas to improve
- The school must "sharpen their oversight of interventions" for reading and phonics to ensure support is "suitably targeted" so pupils catch up with peers.
- Leaders need to improve the precision of their data analysis to identify groups of pupils requiring additional pastoral or academic support, addressing "variability between different groups."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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