Downsway Primary School — Primary School in Reading

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Downsway Primary School

Reading, RG31 6FE

214 Pupils

216 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

6.10% FSM %

108 Boys

106 Girls

About Downsway Primary School

Downsway Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Berkshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 214 pupils on roll. School capacity: 216. Current headteacher: Katie Ayres.

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 West Berkshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Berkshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward	Tilehurst & Purley
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
UKPRN	10068955
URN	109896
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Madeline Fyans	Chair of Governors	16/11/2017	01/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Ayres	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lesley Charlesworth	Governor	08/03/2023	07/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Crimmins	Governor	12/06/2024	11/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Duffield	Governor	17/11/2023	16/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mr William Foster	Governor	24/09/2025	23/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Grover	Governor	27/09/2023	26/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jennifer McGee	Governor	09/05/2025	08/05/2029	Elected by parents