The Downs School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Manor Crescent Compton Newbury Berkshire RG20 6AD |
| Phone | 01635270000 |
| Reference Number | 110102 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1437 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.75%
Girls: 47.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 90 | 208 |
| 8 | 112 | 99 | 211 |
| 9 | 103 | 106 | 209 |
| 10 | 115 | 93 | 208 |
| 11 | 109 | 98 | 207 |
| 12 | 109 | 92 | 201 |
| 13 | 92 | 101 | 193 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2024-11-11 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Compton C.E. Primary School
School Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6QU |
0.29 miles |
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The Ilsleys Primary School
Church Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7LP |
1.76 miles |
|
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Newbury Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0TR |
2.14 miles |
|
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
Stanmore Road, Beedon, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8SL |
2.25 miles |
|
Hermitage Primary School
Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9SA |
3.71 miles |
|
Yattendon C.E. Primary School
Yattendon Lane, Thatcham, RG18 0UR |
3.92 miles |
|
Blewbury Church of England Primary School
Westbrook Street, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 9QB |
4.05 miles |
|
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL |
4.39 miles |
|
Chilton County Primary School
Downside, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0PQ |
4.45 miles |
|
Chieveley Primary School
School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY |
4.57 miles |
|
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Marlston House, Thatcham, RG18 9UL |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Priors Court School
Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU |
4.16 miles |