Downside School
Independent School
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About the School
Downside School is a independent secondary for pupils aged 11–18, located in Somerset, South West.
It currently serves 249 pupils.
Ofsted Rating
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Standards met
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Academic Performance
Independent schools sit outside the DfE performance tables, so no attainment data is published for them.
Inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate on 28 April 2026.
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Pupils
Total Pupils
55%Boys
45%GirlsPupil Characteristics
Free school meals and language data are not collected from independent schools.
Key Information
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11 – 18
- Total pupils
- 249
Historical Ratings
No inspection record available.
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