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Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,429
Capacity
1,425
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, placing it in the top 26% nationally. While 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 5%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with good prospects for further education.
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Last inspected: 23 September 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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 29% 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%. | 35% | Top 33% 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%. | 31% | Top 33% 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (220 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
79%
Progress is communicated
74%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.49231, -2.49344 · BS16 6XA
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN139345
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.downend.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Downend School rated by Ofsted?
Downend School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 September 2014.
Is Downend School a good school?
Downend School scores 68.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Downend School?
Based on 220 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downend School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Downend School in GCSEs?
Downend School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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