Downsend School
Downsend School is an independent school in Leatherhead for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 537 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 62.9, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Leatherhead Road Leatherhead KT22 8TJ |
| Phone | 01372372197 |
| Reference Number | 125351 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 537 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.59%
Girls: 40.41% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| 62.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 93.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 35.0% of pupils at Downsend School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Downsend School have?
Downsend School has 537 pupils on roll.
What age range does Downsend School cover?
Downsend School for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Downsend School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 62.9, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Downsend School?
Downsend School is at 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ.