Little Downsend Leatherhead
Little Downsend Leatherhead is an independent school in Leatherhead for pupils aged 0 to 7. It has 193 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Little Downsend Leatherhead is Good, from an inspection in January 2010.
Ofsted inspection: January 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 13 Epsom Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 8ST |
| Reference Number | 125405 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.96%
Girls: 44.04% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Downsend School Leatherhead Lodge is a co-educational pre-preparatory school catering to children aged 2 to 6 years. The school has demonstrated exceptional performance, particularly in the quality of education and curriculum provided, which is characterized as outstanding. Children display high levels of confidence, eagerness to learn, and outstanding progress from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 1. Notably, the school fosters an engaging, vibrant environment that supports children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development while also maintaining good welfare and safeguarding practices.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Dec 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education and curriculum.
- Exceptional teaching and assessment strategies.
- Children develop high levels of confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
- Strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills.
- Excellent progress in literacy and numeracy.
- Effective measures for children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent variety in activities for less able pupils.
- Tracking of children's progress could be improved.
In 2025–26, 4.1% of pupils at Little Downsend Leatherhead were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.6% 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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What is Little Downsend Leatherhead's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Little Downsend Leatherhead is Good, from an inspection in January 2010.
When was Little Downsend Leatherhead last inspected by Ofsted?
Little Downsend Leatherhead was last inspected in January 2010.
How many pupils does Little Downsend Leatherhead have?
Little Downsend Leatherhead has 193 pupils on roll.
What age range does Little Downsend Leatherhead cover?
Little Downsend Leatherhead for pupils aged 0 to 7.
Where is Little Downsend Leatherhead?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is at 13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8ST.