Downe Primary School
Downe Primary School is a primary school in Orpington for ages 4 to 11.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- High Elms Road, Orpington, BR6 7JN
- Phone
- 01689 853916
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school is built on strong, positive relationships, underpinned by trust, respect and open communication.
- The curriculum aims to foster resilience, creativity, responsibility, self-belief, respect and truthfulness.
Source: Downe Primary School website; Downe Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Ofsted describes the curriculum as broad, ambitious and carefully sequenced.
Source: Downe Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- The admissions page says the school is an inclusive school that welcomes children from all backgrounds and abilities.
- The school admits 15 pupils into its Reception classes each September.
- The school is an inclusive school that welcomes children from all backgrounds and abilities.
- Applications for admission are co-ordinated through the London Borough of Bromley.
Source: Downe Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Nursery
- The school has a Nursery, as it is a primary school with a Nursery.
Source: Downe Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Visiting
- All parents interested in requesting a place are offered a warm welcome and invited to meet the Head Teacher for an informal guided tour.
Source: Downe Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Breakfast Club runs each morning from 7:30am to 8:35am.
- The school gates open at 3:20pm for families to collect their children.
- After-School Club runs from 3:15pm, with collection at 4:20pm or 6:00pm.
Source: Downe Primary School website; Downe Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Support
- The school has a specially resourced provision that helps pupils make strong progress in communication and emotional development.
Source: Downe Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 2 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 3 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 9 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 9 miles. Kent Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 10 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 149534. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- Bickley Park School
- Breaside Preparatory SchoolBromley
- Farringtons SchoolChislehurst
- St Christophers The Hall SchoolBeckenham
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