Downsway Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Downsway Primary School
Address: Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG31 6FE
Telephone Number: 0118 942 1362
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katie Ayres
Capacity: 216
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.6%

Location and administration

URN: 109896
DfE Number: 869/2174
UKPRN: 10068955
UPRN: 200000850033
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire (E14001439)
Electoral Ward: Tilehurst & Purley (E05012153)

Easting & Northing: 466010E, 175115N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 18.46" N 1° 3' 3.2" W
Plus Code: 9C3WFWCX+PJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Denefield School (0.3km)
  2. Brookfields School (0.4km)
  3. Westwood Farm Infant School (0.6km)
  4. Westwood Farm Junior School (0.6km)
  5. Long Lane Primary School (0.7km)
  6. Purley CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Birch Copse Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Park Lane Primary School (1.6km)
  9. Blagrave Nursery School (1.7km)
  10. Little Heath School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Katie Ayres - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lesley Charlesworth - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Crimmins - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Mr Craig Duffield - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
  • Mr William Foster - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Madeline Fyans - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Grover - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer McGee - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2029.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Powell - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2030.