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The Downs School

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The Downs School

Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD

Foundation school
Pupils
1,437
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.6%
Attainment 8
53.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.7%
Basics 9-5
53.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
72.3%
EBacc APS
4.97
EBacc 9-5
29.1%
EBacc 9-4
43.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.09
A*-A Grades
37.7%
A*-B Grades
64.3%
AAB+ %
26.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 197 students entered

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About The Downs School

The Downs School is a secondary school in Newbury, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. The school has around 1,437 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Downs School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Downs School

What is The Downs School's Ofsted rating?
The Downs School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Downs School's latest exam results?
The Downs School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Downs School located?
The Downs School is a secondary school in Newbury, West Berkshire (RG20 6AD).
How many pupils attend The Downs School?
The Downs School has around 1,437 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Downs School with other schools?
View The Downs School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Berkshire.