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Downland School

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Downland School

Downlands Road, Devizes, SN10 5EF

Community special school
Pupils
88
Ages
10-16
FSM
55.7%
Attainment 8
6.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.33
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Downland School

Downland School is a secondary school in Devizes, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.9. The school has around 88 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Downlands Road, Devizes, SN10 5EF | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Downland School

What is Downland School's Ofsted rating?
Downland School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Downland School's latest exam results?
Downland School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downland School located?
Downland School is a secondary school in Devizes, Wiltshire (SN10 5EF).
How many pupils attend Downland School?
Downland School has around 88 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downland School with other schools?
View Downland 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 Wiltshire.