Downe Primary School — Primary School in Orpington

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Downe Primary School

Orpington, BR6 7JN

66 Pupils

100 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

6.10% FSM %

34 Boys

32 Girls

About Downe Primary School

Downe Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Bromley, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 66 pupils on roll. School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Matthew Ferguson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bromley or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bromley
Region	London
Administrative District	Bromley
Parliamentary Constituency	Orpington
Ward	Darwin
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE PIONEER ACADEMY
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2023
UKPRN	10091888
URN	149534
Data Last Updated	09-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms kathryn paterson	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/10/2025	09/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Ferguson	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Victoria Field	Local Governor	27/03/2023	26/03/2027	Elected by parents
Chloe Hastings	Local Governor	27/03/2023	26/03/2027	Elected by parents
Kathryn paterson	Local Governor	10/10/2025	09/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Alina Zybina	Local Governor	17/07/2023	16/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board