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Downend School

Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.746.4
2023/2448.846.4
2024/2550.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.350.00
2023/24+0.100.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Outstanding

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 220 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,429 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Downend School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 220 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Downend School.
What are Downend School's latest exam results?
Downend School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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