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 | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.8% |
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:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 41.2 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 26.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 116 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 123 | 17 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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