Little Downsend Leatherhead

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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: 13 Epsom Road

Leatherhead, KT228ST
Phone: 1372385437
Website: downsend.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 125405
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8ST
Website: www.downsend.co.uk
Age range: 0-7
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 226 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 214
Special Educational Needs: 1.4% (3 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 14 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 27; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 214 pupils; 0-7

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Thrive Innovate Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

Head’s Welcome: Rebecca Tear is described as forward-thinking, focused on preparing pupils for life beyond the classroom, with leadership grounded in strong relationships, high expectations and education as a platform for possibility.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Brass Group Chamber Choir String Group Rock Bands Percussion Club Junior and Senior Choirs Wind Ensemble Orchestra Jazz Ensemble Musical Theatre Club Theatre Design Club Creative Music Technology Club

Sports

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

Facilities

Creative Arts Centre (200-seat auditorium, black box drama studio, recording studio, dressing rooms, props storage, control room) Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths spaces (Science Rooms, ICT Suites, Food Technology Room, Design and Technology Studio, Art Studio, Textiles Studio, Science Labs, breakout spaces) Extensive sporting facilities (football, rugby and cricket pitches, 200m grass athletics track, four outdoor cricket nets, all-weather AstroTurf, hard playing surface with 6 tennis courts and 4 netball courts) 25m indoor swimming pool Full-size sports hall (basketball, badminton, netball, 5-a-side football and 4 indoor cricket nets) Sports pavilion (changing facilities, cafe, spectator areas) Libraries and IT suites

Curriculum Highlights

Future Skills Vision STEAM and the 4Cs (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication) as underpinning the curriculum Integrated approach from Nursery to GCSE across 0–16 Embedding Educational Technology with 1:1 devices and digital platforms Progress tracking via MidYIS and Yellis; Gifted and Talented RAiSE scheme; School Assessment Team for benchmarking Emphasis on resilience, adaptability, collaboration, creativity and digital mastery

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before school: Early Birds from 7:45am to 8:30am (included within fees). After school: Little Lates until 4pm (activities; ad hoc bookings available). Extended Day until 6pm (includes a light tea; ad hoc bookings possible; Extended Day charged at £15 when booked on the day). Holiday Club: Downsend Early Years Plus (holiday provision).

SEND Provision

Wraparound care options include Early Birds (before school), Little Lates (after school), Extended Day (until 6pm) and a holiday club option (Downsend Early Years Plus).