FavSchools
Map

Downside School

Independent

Downside School

Radstock, BA3 4RJ

Other independent school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
273
Ages
11-18
Attainment 8
32.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

?

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

Find reports on isi.net
Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
60.3%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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
0.0%
EBacc APS
3.32
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.84
A*-A Grades
27.2%
A*-B Grades
48.0%
AAB+ %
20.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 46 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Downside School

Downside School is a secondary school in Radstock, Somerset. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 273 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Radstock, BA3 4RJ | More schools in Somerset

Frequently asked questions about Downside School

What are Downside School's latest exam results?
Downside School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downside School located?
Downside School is a secondary school in Radstock, Somerset (BA3 4RJ).
How many pupils attend Downside School?
Downside School has around 273 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downside School with other schools?
View Downside 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 Somerset.