The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.7
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
36% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 273
- Capacity
- 65%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Michael Randall (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Downside School?
Downside School currently has 273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downside School take?
Downside School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Downside School?
Downside School is in Radstock, BA3 4RJ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Downside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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