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Downderry Primary School

Downderry Road, Bromley, BR1 5QL
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Downderry Primary School
Bromley, BR1 5QL
455 Pupils
376 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
25.30% FSM %
223 Boys
232 Girls
About Downderry Primary School

Downderry Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bromley, Lewisham, in the London region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 455 pupils on roll. School capacity: 376. Current headteacher: David Gifford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham East
Ward Downham
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074643
URN 100679
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Keith Elliott Chair of Governors 07/03/2025 07/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Cheney Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorna Hartwell Governor 24/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Lewis Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Maria Moleda Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Pickard Governor 09/11/2023 08/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Smith Governor 23/04/2022 22/04/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Georgina Ukaigwe Governor 31/01/2024 30/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Marie-Laure Volvert Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Kristan Walters Governor 06/03/2024 05/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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New Woodlands School
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0.48 km • Bromley
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0.65 km • London
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Good Shepherd RC School
0.73 km • Bromley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downderry Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bromley, Lewisham.
Downderry Primary School has 455 pupils, with a capacity of 376.
Downderry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Downderry Primary School is Dr David Gifford.
Downderry Primary School is at Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5QL, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Downderry Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Downderry Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr David Gifford
Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5QL
02086985768
www.downderryprimaryschool.com
Location
BR1 5QL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100679
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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