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Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ, Surrey
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
613
Capacity
940
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.0 and an impressive 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance. Additionally, 77% of pupils reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects, indicating a robust level of achievement. However, data on EBacc entry shows that only 53% of students are taking this combination of subjects, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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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. | 61.0 | 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%. | 99% | 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 44% | No UK data |
Location
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51.29987, -0.31335 · KT22 8TJ
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125351
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.downsend.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downsend School rated by Ofsted?
Downsend 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 Downsend School a good school?
Downsend 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 Downsend School in GCSEs?
Downsend School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.0. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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