Pupils and staff at Downe Primary School in Bromley will be ending the school year on a high note following an astounding set of Key Stage 2 results.
100% of pupils at Downe Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in their Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests, commonly known as SATs, which are taken in pupils’ final year at primary school.
This result places Downe well ahead of the national average, since 62% of pupils nationally met the same benchmark.
Pupils in the school’s mainstream class in the year 1 cohort also performed exceptionally well in their statutory phonics screening check, with 100% of pupils meeting or exceeding the expected standard.
The phonics screening test is designed to test children’s ability to decode words using phonics. National averages are not available for this academic year yet; however the national average last year was 80%.
Downe Primary School, part of The Pioneer Academy, is a village school which prides itself on the strong relationships it holds with its families, staff and pupils, as well as its commitment to being an inclusive school.
The school will be running an open afternoon on Tuesday 22nd July from 3.30pm to 5.30pm – parents and carers can book their places by contacting the school on 01689853916.
Those interested who cannot make this time are encouraged to get in touch via the details listed on Downe Primary School’s website.
Matt Ferguson, Head of School at Downe Primary School, said:
“We are absolutely thrilled with our latest outcomes – they are a testament to the incredible spirit of our school community.
“Our children continue to amaze us every single day with their resilience, creativity, and determination to succeed. They are nothing short of extraordinary. Behind them stands a team of staff who go above and beyond in every way – their passion, commitment, and unwavering belief in each child is the beating heart of this school. It’s this shared drive and deep care that makes our success so special. I couldn’t be prouder.”
Lee Mason-Ellis OBE, CEO at The Pioneer Academy, said:
“Congratulations to everyone at Downe Primary School. We are all very proud of your hard work and success.
“We look forward to continuing to support Downe to thrive – it is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.”
