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Downend School

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Downend School

Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

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Pupils
1,429
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.0%
Attainment 8
50.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.4%
Basics 9-5
53.2%

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
34.8%
EBacc APS
4.60
EBacc 9-5
23.6%
EBacc 9-4
30.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.84
A*-A Grades
19.1%
A*-B Grades
41.3%
AAB+ %
21.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 102 students entered

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About Downend School

Downend School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,429 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westerleigh Road, Bristol, BS16 6XA | More schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Downend School

What is Downend School's Ofsted rating?
Downend School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Downend School's latest exam results?
Downend School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downend School located?
Downend School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS16 6XA).
How many pupils attend Downend School?
Downend School has around 1,429 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downend School with other schools?
View Downend 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 South Gloucestershire.