Downside Primary School

PrimaryAGES 4-11Community school
Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ 01582587160 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils1,031
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)79%
FSM21.6%
RegionLuton
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
79%
KS2 combined results are at or above the national average (60%).
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
79% +19pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
89% +16pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
87% +16pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
90% +17pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
90% +20pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
90% +9pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading89%41%108
Writing87%19%
Maths90%36%108
Grammar / Spelling90%52%110
Science90%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 06/05/2015
Good
Grade 2
06/05/2015
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
1040 pupils / 1050 capacity
1040
Pupils on Roll
1050
Capacity
99%
% Filled
10
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
21.6
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
37.8
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
16.1
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
2
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2565%66%79%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.