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Downend School
- Secondary
- Downend and Bromley Heath BS16 6XA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Significant improvement in behaviour; students demonstrate positive attitudes
Academic Progress: Standards have improved, but more work needed for disadvantaged and most able pupils
Qualifications and Training: Training provided within trust and teaching alliances
Current Educational Practices: Staff updated regularly on best practices
Strengths and Challenges: Further work needed for pupil challenge and engagement
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents actively engaged in course choices
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: High satisfaction based on feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team addresses and resolves issues effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic actions for teaching improvements in place
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; training applied effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vigilant staff ensuring safety and well-being
Extracurricular Offerings: Various activities and clubs available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support provided for balancing studies and activities
Career Counselling Services: Additional advice available for course choices
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ensuring long-term viability with amalgamation
Managing and Supporting SEND: Suitable plans in place for children with SEND
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects reviewed and adjusted for better outcomes
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About Us
Downend School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1411 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.20% | 35.00% | 23.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 45.65% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.79 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 32.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 6.15% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 34.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 50% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 23.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 11.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 15.41% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.8% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 28.6% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 1 | 28.85% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 4 | 46.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 25.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 7 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 1 | 13.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 32.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 26.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.56% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 6 | 28.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 3 | 47.06% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 5 | 12.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 31.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 27.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 44.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 19.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 10.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 11.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 73.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 31.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 36.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.4% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.53 | 27.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.25 | 26.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.20% | 12.13% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 49.08% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 28.92% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.9 | 30.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.31 | 29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 12.74% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 216 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 47.54% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.62% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 27.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.92% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.36 2 | 27.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.63 1 | 24.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 6.4% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 266 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 48.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 28.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.03 2 | 23.9 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.82 1 | 24.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 5.07% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 47.1% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 29% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.04 | 21.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.32 | 23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 5.64% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 55.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 24.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downend School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1