Downside Primary School
Downside Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Luton, LU4, run by Luton council. It has 1,015 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 November 2024): Improved significantly.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 6 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (6 May 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 79 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 14 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 145 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,015 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 20.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 35% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.93% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.17% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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