Downsend School

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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

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: 1 Leatherhead Road

Leatherhead, KT228TJ
Phone: 1372372197
Website: downsend.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 125351
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ
Website: www.downsend.co.uk
Age range: 7-16
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 940 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 634
Special Educational Needs: 0.3% (2 pupils)

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:: 93.0 (+41.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:: 41.9 (+22.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:: 61.7 (+22.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 32 pupils; Average
Pupils per Year Group: 63; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 634 pupils; 7-16

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Thrive Innovate Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

Head’s Welcome: Rebecca (Bex) Tear leads with a forward-thinking approach, focusing on preparing pupils not just for academic success but for life beyond the classroom. Her leadership is grounded in strong relationships, high expectations and a belief that education should be a platform for possibility, guided by Downsend’s Future Skills Vision.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Brass Group Percussion Club String Group Chamber Choir Rock Bands Wind Ensemble Orchestra Jazz Ensemble Musical Theatre Club Theatre Design Club Junior Choir Senior Choir Chamber Choir

Sports

Football Rugby Cricket Hockey Swimming Athletics Gymnastics Badminton Basketball Cross-Country Biathlon Tennis

Facilities

Creative Arts Centre with a 200-seat auditorium, black box drama studio, recording studio and first-floor control room Science, Technology and Art Rooms ICT Suites Food Technology Room Design and Technology Studio Art Studio Textiles Studio Science Labs Breakout spaces for collaborative learning Extensive football, rugby and cricket pitches 200m grass athletics track Four outdoor cricket nets All-weather Astro turf 6 tennis courts 4 netball courts 25m indoor swimming pool Full-size sports hall with facilities for basketball, badminton, netball, 5-a-side football and 4 indoor cricket nets Sports pavilion with changing facilities, a café, and spectator areas Brand new Creative Arts Centre (Downsend Sixth) with dedicated labs and learning spaces Five Science Laboratories (as part of main facilities investment) Art and Textiles Studios Library and IT suites Food Tech room Design and Technology Studio Downsend Sixth facilities: two science labs, art studio, innovation room, library and learning resource centre, plus a café

Curriculum Highlights

Future Skills Vision guiding the curriculum Brilliant basics in reading, writing and numeracy at all Key Stages STEAM focus with the 4Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication Integrated approach across Junior and Senior Schools with 0–2, 2–4, 4–7, 7–11, 11–16 and Sixth Form Educational technology embedding including 1-to-1 devices for pupils from Reception Gifted and Talented scheme (RAISE) and Learning Support Team with progress tracking MidYIS and YELLIS used to track assessments and predict performance Enrichment Programme including Music, Drama, Dance and performance arts

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before school: Early Birds from 7:45am to 8:30am (no advance booking required, included in fees). After school: Little Lates until 4pm (ad hoc, no advance booking required, subject to staffing); Extended Day until 6pm (ad hoc bookings possible, £15 extension includes a light tea). Holiday Club: Downsend Early Years Plus (term-time plus holiday club; pay-as-you-go booking).