Best Primary Schools in Downham Market 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Downham Market Area

Downham Market primary schools deliver strong results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School, and Nelson Academy are among the highest-performing options, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. With 5 schools serving this market town community, families benefit from welcoming schools with strong academic foundations and close-knit community ties. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Downham Market

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Downham Market71%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Downham Market19%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Downham Market76%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Downham Market100%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Downham Market

71%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Downham Market

19%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Downham Market

76%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Downham Market

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Downham Market

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Neighbourhoods in Downham Market

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School	State	Primary	5-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Nelson Academy	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Hilgay Riverside Academy	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Hilgay Riverside Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Southery Academy	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Southery Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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