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Downland School
Downlands Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.3 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
90
Ages
10–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment, as reflected in the 87% parent satisfaction rate. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, with 0% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.9. While there is limited data available, the school is better than 29% of others in the area, indicating some strengths to consider.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 6.9 | 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 |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
School responds to concerns
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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51.34054, -1.99072 · SN10 5EF
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126550
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.downland.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Downland School rated by Ofsted?
Downland School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2014.
Is Downland School a good school?
Downland School scores 29.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Downland School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downland School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Downland School in GCSEs?
Downland School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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