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The Downs Church of England Primary School
Owen Square, Walmer, Deal CT14 7TL
The Downs Church of England Primary School is a Church of England academy. It has about 320 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2019.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Poor. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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