Downside School

A other independent school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downside School.

Radstock, BA34RJ Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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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%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Radstock, BA34RJ
Phone
1761235100
Website
downside.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123910
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Radstock, BA3 4RJ
Website
www.downside.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
334

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
334 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Welcome Reverence Humility Teaching and learning Personal discipline Concern for the individual Harmonious community life Building communion Stewardship of gifts

Catholic and Benedictine tradition, with Christ at its centre

Head Teacher's Message

Downside is a Catholic and Benedictine school with Christ at its centre; education is transformational, aiming for academic excellence and formation for life; the school emphasizes belonging, community, and values such as reverence, humility, discipline and service, not just examination results.

Facilities

performing arts centre playing fields sports facilities boarding Houses teaching spaces swimming pool tennis courts fitness equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Faculties and subjects across the curriculum (Science, English, Mathematics, Languages, Classics, Creative Arts, Humanities, Theology, EAL, Learning Support) First to Third Form; Fourth to Fifth Form (GCSE); One Year GCSE Programme Sixth Form; Sixth Form Lecture Programme Public Exam Results Careers Advice University Entrance Petre Library Co-Curriculum Sport & Games Sports Facilities Art, Design & Technology Music, Drama & Dance Clubs & Activities Outdoor Education Combined Cadet Force Service & Outreach Debate, Discussion & Academic Clinics Life at Downside

Admissions Criteria

Admissions normally occur at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) or 16+ (Year 12). Places may also be available for Year 8 or Year 10 in some cases. Candidates undergo CAT4 assessment and an interview, with a satisfactory reference from their current school; assessment and taster days are used, and a parental contract and deposit secure offers.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Current fees: Junior Pupil (Years 7–8) Full Boarding £12,995 per term; Senior Pupil (Years 9–13) Full Boarding £17,385 per term. Day: Junior £7,795 per term; Senior £9,995 per term. Day Plus (2 nights) £9,495 per term; Day Plus (3 nights) £12,295 per term. Ad Hoc Boarding (per night) £72 (Junior) or £90 (Senior). Exeats for international boarders £270 per child per weekend (3-weekend re-run; siblings receive 25% discount). There are three terms per academic year: Michaelmas, Lent and Summer. Sibling, Old Gregorian, and Forces concessions apply. Registration £150; deposit varies by country of residence.

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