The Downs School

A not judged foundation school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Downs School.

Newbury, RG206AD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.2%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Manor Crescent
Compton
Newbury, RG206AD
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School Information

URN
110102
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Ofsted rating
Not Judged
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,405 pupils
11-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,405
Free School Meals
10.2% (143 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.2 (+26.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
38.3 (+18.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.6 (+13.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
52.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.2

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
38.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.5%
Ebacc Languages:
70.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
0.32
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.52
University Progression:
57.0%