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Downfield Primary School
Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 8SS
Downfield Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 450 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Maths attainment is below average, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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