Downderry Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Downderry Primary School
Address: Downderry Road, Downham
Town/City: Bromley
County: Kent
Postcode: BR1 5QL
Telephone Number: 02 0869 5768
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr David Gifford
Capacity: 376
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 477 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 127% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.9%

Location and administration

URN: 100679
DfE Number: 209/2163
UKPRN: 10074643
UPRN: 100023568836
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Lewisham (E09000023)
Constituency: Lewisham East (E14001331)
Electoral Ward: Downham (E05013720)

Easting & Northing: 539164E, 171810N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 43.86" N 0° 0' 1.91" E
Plus Code: 9F32C2H2+G6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Keith Elliott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2029.
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