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Downsview Primary and Nursery School
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Overall Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Grade
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
This inspection Good
Pupils’ welfare, health and safety Good
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Foundational Skills: The school introduced strategies improving reading outcomes significantly above national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieved results well above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum well-mapped from early years increasing over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sharing best subject practice to develop breadth of knowledge across the curriculum is needed.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with daily phonics; some fluency focus improvement needed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent curriculum implementation and support for SEND adaptations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved results well above the national averages, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Initiatives were introduced to improve progress in key stage 2 reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good around the school and in lessons. Pupils show high levels of engagement and enjoyment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High behavioural expectations; pupils focused in lessons and kind at breaktimes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a priority with regular checks; however, fluency focus is sometimes insufficient.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided, yet weakest readers' fluency is not always sharply addressed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with effective systems and policies to protect pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Posters with names and photographs of safeguarding leads are highly visible; pupils feel safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and taught safety, including online. Relationships are warm and caring.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pupil welfare; diversity celebrated with respect and equality emphasized.
Parent Feedback: Overall, parents, carers, staff, and pupils hold positive views about the school.
Parental Involvement: Governors are involved with training to raise progress in writing and validate pupils' attainment.
Parent Feedback: Parents give feedback via Ofsted Parent View. Strong community involvement noted.
Parental Involvement: Active involvement with community events and opportunities for engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of trips, including residential at Ufton Court and cultural celebration days.
Outdoor Facilities: There is good curriculum provision both inside and outside the Reception classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips, sports competitions, and community projects enrich learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities enjoyed; opportunities involve sports and play.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers help pupils improve their work through helpful explanation and encouragement.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils could confidently explain how to improve their writing through the use of synonyms and a richer vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous systems track pupils' progress in writing across subjects.
Teacher Engagement: Staff development valued, ensuring secure subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders should share best practices to develop less experienced colleagues' knowledge across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Focus on 'inclusion for all'; improvement needed in strategies for some pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability in curriculum delivery; further training required to address this.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have secure knowledge; some improvement needed in effective adaptation.
Support for SEND Pupils: Full inclusion in lessons with adapted learning; some expectations need adjustment.
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Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 630 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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"Education without education of the heart is no education at all," the saying goes. -Aristotle. Visitors to Downsview are immediately struck by the kindness, enthusiasm, and cheerfulness of the parents, kids, and staff. Kindness, compassion, and respect are the foundations of strong connections here, which foster a valuable feeling of community. The "whole child"—body, mind, and spirit—is what we strive to foster. To this purpose, classroom instruction gives equal emphasis to the way children learn as well as the things they learn. Children are inspired to be ambitious and creative, to go deeply into their studies, and to push themselves to succeed in a wide range of endeavours. We support creative teaching strategies because we understand that in order for kids to grow, they must learn to keep their curiosity alive. As they progress toward becoming self-assured, lifelong learners, we want the kids to have memorable experiences. We want to help everyone follow their own passions, whatever they may be, in order to increase their confidence and self-esteem. In addition to giving students a solid academic foundation on which to build, our attitude is to support them in finding their own path to a meaningful and fulfilling life. We value and appreciate every single child for what they can bring to our community and offer a safe and trusting environment to enable them to flourish and succeed as they prepare for their future in a fast-changing world. We strongly urge parents to get involved in their children's education and the daily operations of the school because the relationship between home and school is crucial to your child's development. I hope that our website effectively conveys this idea of what distinguishes and elevates Downsview. We would love to have you visit; please do so.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
C
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.3 - 17
Proficient Math 106 111 -
Proficient Read 105 107 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Downsview Primary and Nursery School Reviews
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Fantastic school and head. Both our children are very happy there. Very happy teachers. Great communication.
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 101 97
Reading 105 101 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 66% 59.94% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 8.88% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.1 Average
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths 1.1 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 4 92 96
Reading 104 5 92 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 25 60.62% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 11 11.11% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.5 Below Average
Writing -2.0 Below Average
Maths -1.4 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 109 4 90 94
Reading 109 5 90 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83% 12 60.58% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 8 10.45% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.7 Above Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths 2.5 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 87 93
Reading 104 86 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 55.6% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 8.4% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.4 Below Average
Writing -0.8 Below Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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