The Downley School

About The Downley School

The Downley School is a two-form entry school that is proud to show its students a carefully crafted curriculum that is broad and balanced, deep and rich; relevant to life in modern Britain and our global community.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

17.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

Downley School has been a game-changer for our family. The staff are kind, understanding, and have helped our child thrive in a safe and inclusive environment. The value of inclusion really shines through in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie K

Parent May 1, 2022

4.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

Our child has been attending Downley School for a year now, and we're thoroughly impressed. The teachers are supportive, and the school's focus on inclusion has helped our child make friends easily. We're grateful for the opportunities provided by the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah T

Parent Mar 11, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've had a mixed experience at Downley School so far. The facilities are modern, and the staff seem caring. However, we've found the communication between teachers and parents to be lacking at times. We're hoping things will improve as our child settles in.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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James R

Parent Jul 22, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Community"

We were incredibly happy with our experience at Downley School. The curriculum was engaging, and the facilities were well-maintained. The school's values of kindness, empathy, and respect really made a difference in our child's development.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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