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 |
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 | 2024-11-14 |
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 | 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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Wansdyke School
Downlands Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF |
0.13 miles |
|
Southbroom St James Academy
Nursteed Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AH |
0.55 miles |
|
Southbroom Infants' School
The Green, Southbroom Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5AA |
0.61 miles |
|
Nursteed Community Primary School
Brickley Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3BF |
1.03 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
St Joseph's Place, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1DD |
1.03 miles |
|
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Quakers Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2FH |
1.27 miles |
|
Rowde CofE Academy
High Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2ND |
2.1 miles |
|
Urchfont Church of England Primary School
Cuckoo Corner, Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4RA |
2.62 miles |
|
Five Lanes Church of England Primary School
High Street, Five Lanes Primary School, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5SE |
2.81 miles |
|
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
The Street, Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2LD |
3.25 miles |
|
St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington
Drove Lane, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4NT |
3.36 miles |
|
Heddington Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ |
3.88 miles |
|
Dauntsey Academy Primary School
Sandfield, West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HY |
4.03 miles |
|
All Cannings Church of England Primary School
Chandlers Lane, All Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3PG |
4.07 miles |
|
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Bromham
The Leaze, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2EY |
4.12 miles |
|
Seend Church of England Primary School
24 School Road, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6NJ |
4.17 miles |
|
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Townsend, Great Cheverell, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TL |
4.26 miles |
|
Chirton Church of England Primary School
The Street, Chirton, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3QS |
4.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Devizes School
The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG |
0.7 miles |
|
Silverwood School
Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ |
2.73 miles |
|
Lavington School
The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB |
3.73 miles |
|
Dauntsey's School
West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE |
4.08 miles |