Downfield Primary School

About Downfield Primary School

Downfield Primary School aims to provide a happy, caring, secure and stimulating environment in which the children will feel confident to learn about themselves and the world about them.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sarah Goldsmith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 46 responses • 10.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.9% positive

My child feels safe at this school

97.8% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.5% positive 4.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80.5% positive 13% negative

My child does well at this school

93.5% positive 4.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 46 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Downfield Primary School is a hidden gem!"

My child has been attending Downfield Primary School for two years now, and I must say, it has been an excellent decision. The staff are warm, welcoming, and incredibly supportive. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, with a lovely playground and a spacious library. I love how the school focuses on character development and encourages children to 'aspire and achieve'. My child has thrived here!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 15, 2022

4.0

"A solid but not spectacular experience"

My child has been attending Downfield Primary School for a year now. While the school has its strengths, I feel that it could do more to engage parents and involve them in the decision-making process. The curriculum seems comprehensive, and the staff are generally friendly, but I've noticed that some classes can be quite large. Overall, it's an okay school, but I'm not blown away by the experience so far.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 1, 2021

5.0

"Great school with a caring environment"

We were lucky to have our children attend Downfield Primary School. The school's commitment to providing a happy, caring, and secure environment really stood out to me. The staff were always approachable and willing to listen. My children enjoyed the topic-based learning approach and the opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities. We were sad to leave but will always look back fondly on their time at Downfield.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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