Downland School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 10-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downlands Road Devizes Wiltshire SN10 5EF |
| Phone | 01380724193 |
| Reference Number | 126550 |
Downland School has maintained the standards set at its previous inspection, showcasing a commitment to supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The environment is calm and nurturing, allowing pupils to thrive academically and personally, despite many having experienced disruptions at prior placements. The school emphasizes a tailored curriculum that supports core skills, fostering a culture where pupils are seen beyond their disabilities, resulting in positive attitudes towards learning and a commitment to achieving their potential. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in developing students' writing skills across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.14%
Girls: 23.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 8 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 10 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 11 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Provides a calm and nurturing environment for students.
- Understands individual needs of pupils well and maintains high expectations.
- Focuses on core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics throughout the curriculum.
- Offers excellent pastoral support and positive relationships with staff.
- Encourages pupils to participate in enriching experiences and diverse extracurricular activities.
- Provides effective careers guidance preparing pupils for college or work.
Areas for Improvement
- Students do not have sufficient opportunities to write at length across the curriculum.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 38 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 39 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 30 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 27 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 23 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 31 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 27 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 26 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 31 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 24 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 48 | 3 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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