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The Downley School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Buckinghamshire). It has about 410 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Admissions and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is excellent and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is about average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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