Downderry Primary School
Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Downderry Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 5th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2016, report published 7 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2022
Pupils at Downderry thrive. They love being at school and enjoy working together and learning. The excellent standard of education, support for pupils' well-being and well- planned enrichment activities enable all pupils to flourish. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Leaders and staff have thought carefully about what they want pupils to know, do and remember. Their high expectations are reflected in pupils' consistently positive attitudes to learning. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about what they learn and the opportunities available to them. They enjoy attending a range of lunchtime and after-school clubs, including gardening, choir, library and football. Adults and pupils treat everyone in the school community with respect and courtesy. Pupils are fully included in school life. They have many opportunities to take on leadership roles, including as 'goodwill ambassadors' and 'climate change makers'. Pupils talked with pride about their school council and about how their opinions help shape the life of the school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils said bullying is very rare. Adults are quick to help solve any problems, and pupils know this. Pupils feel safe and happy at school. Parents value the care and support shown to pupils and families. They appreciate the way that pupils' mental health and well-being are prioritised.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
477 pupils on roll, with places for 376
Schools near Downderry Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangefield Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Forster Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Good Shepherd RC School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Torridon Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr David Gifford
- Phone
- 02086985768
- Address
- Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5QL
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100679
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.