The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.0
17.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
34.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
34% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 65%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Bex Tear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Catholic School
Secondary · 316m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 438m away
Little Downsend Leatherhead
Independent · 509m away
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Primary · 567m away
St John's School
Independent · 715m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 749m away
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Barnett Wood Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Downsend School?
Downsend School currently has 613 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downsend School take?
Downsend School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Downsend School?
Downsend School is in Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downsend School have a sixth form?
Yes, Downsend School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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