Downsview Community Primary School
Swanley, BR8 8AU · Kent · primary school
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369th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 5.2/10 against 1,414 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Downsview Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Benchball, Recorder, Drama, French, Wii, Tablet & Laptop, Lego Mindstorms, Puzzle, and Country Dancing clubs, as well as Football, Poetry, and Book/Story clubs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 areas did the December 2025 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Downsview Community Primary School
Overview
Downsview Community Primary School is described as an “inclusive and welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and valued. While leaders have taken “robust action” to improve teaching and behaviour, the report notes that pupils’ achievement and attendance remain below national averages, with variations in teaching quality hindering consistent progress.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised, with children who “thoroughly enjoy their time in school” and are well-prepared for the next stage of education.
- Staff demonstrate “warm and caring relationships” with pupils, fostering a “friendly and supportive atmosphere” and strong sense of belonging.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders identifying needs swiftly and working collaboratively with external agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, resulting in a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” where bullying is rare and pupils treat each other with kindness.
- Governors work effectively with leaders, asking “challenging questions” and holding them to account to ensure strategic direction and performance monitoring.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “adapted and delivered consistently well across the school” to address variations in teaching and subject knowledge.
- A “sharp focus on attendance” is required to sustain improvements and reduce persistent absence, which remains above the national average.
- Leaders and governors should continue robust monitoring to ensure improvement priorities have a positive impact on pupils’ achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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