Schools in Downham Market
6 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hilgay Riverside Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nelson Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Southery Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.