The Downley School
The Downley School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–11, in High Wycombe, HP13, in the Buckinghamshire council area. It has 350 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022): Inadequate.
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Ofsted
Inadequate — inspected 22 March 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Inadequate |
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Inadequate |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 71 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 11 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 55 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 350 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 14.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.05% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.84% | 2024/25 |
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