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Downsend School

Downsend School, Leatherhead
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Downsend School

1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ

An independent independent school in Leatherhead.

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Pupils
613
Ages
7-18
Attainment 8
60.8

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
60.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.2%
Basics 9-5
76.7%

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
53.4%
EBacc APS
5.46
EBacc 9-5
31.5%
EBacc 9-4
43.8%
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About Downsend School

Downsend School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.8. The school has around 613 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Downsend School

What are Downsend School's latest exam results?
Downsend School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downsend School located?
Downsend School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey (KT22 8TJ).
How many pupils attend Downsend School?
Downsend School has around 613 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downsend School with other schools?
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