How many pupils does Downside School have?

Downside School has 273 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head master of Downside School?

The head master of Downside School is Michael Randall.

What type of school is Downside School?

Downside School is a Other independent school with a Not applicable phase of education.

Which local authority is Downside School in?

Downside School is in the Somerset local authority area.

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Downside School

📍 Somerset, Somerset, BA3 4RJ

273

Pupils

1 January 1945

Opened

About this school

Downside School is an Other independent school serving not applicable age pupils, located in Somerset, Somerset. The school has 273 pupils enrolled. The Head Master is Michael Randall. The school is administered by Somerset local authority. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It opened in 1 January 1945.

School details

Head Master: Michael Randall
Local authority: Somerset
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
URN: 123910

Contact

📞 01761235100 ✉️ reception@downside.co.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Downside School are handled by the school or the local authority (Somerset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

32.7

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

3.32

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →