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The Downs School
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.4 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,307
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with an Attainment 8 score of 53.4, placing it in the top 19% nationally for GCSE results. A commendable 77% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 72% enter the EBacc, indicating a solid commitment to a broad curriculum. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notably high at 93%, reflecting a positive community environment, although there is limited data on specific progress measures.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.4 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 148 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (309 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.51326, -1.25338 · RG20 6AD
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110102
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.thedownsschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Downs School rated by Ofsted?
The Downs School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is The Downs School a good school?
The Downs School scores 87.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Downs School?
Based on 309 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Downs School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Downs School in GCSEs?
The Downs School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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