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Downside School
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
273
Capacity
420
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With limited published data, the school has faced significant challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.7 and a 0% pass rate for grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the educational environment for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.25390, -2.49519 · BA3 4RJ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123910
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.downside.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downside School rated by Ofsted?
Downside School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Downside School a good school?
Downside School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Downside School in GCSEs?
Downside School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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