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Downland School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make progress and gain skills in reading and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Few pupils have behaviour incidents that result in exclusions.
Academic Progress: Staff understand individual needs, facilitating success
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations result in well-behaved pupils
Qualifications and Training: All staff agreed leaders use professional development to encourage improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Local leaders and adviser frequently check teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are skilled at helping pupils grow in confidence and self-esteem.
Opportunities for Involvement: Close partnership working with parents ensures contact during long absences.
Communication: Daily staff briefings help to keep safeguarding on the agenda.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through Parent View surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are addressed through a nurturing approach.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors challenge the leadership team using provided information.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold the school accountable
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school focuses on reading, writing, mathematics
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any bullying is quickly sorted out by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The governor responsible for safeguarding makes frequent checks.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is central, positive relationships built
Extracurricular Offerings: Breaks and lunchtimes full of positive interactions and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School days include learning new skills outside regular classes.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich experiences such as museum trips and sports
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities provide development in resilience
Career Counselling Services: All pupils leaving Year 11 moved on to education, training, or employment.
Career Counselling Services: Helpful guidance prepares pupils for next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: School sees beyond SEND, allowing pupils to flourish
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Downland School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 94 students from age 10-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 10-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 91 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -15.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | -1.93 | 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 | 8.5 | 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 | 0% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.96% | 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 | 0% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.29 | 2.57 | 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 | 75% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.35% | 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 | -1.31 | 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 | 13.4 | 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 | 0% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 42.15% | 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 | 0% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.61 | 2.96 | 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 | 53% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 53% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 12% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.07% | 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 | -2.14 | 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 | 11.3 | 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 | 0% | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.21% | 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 | 0% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.46 | 3.09 | 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 | 88% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.04% | 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 | -2.11 | 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 | 7.3 | 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 | 0% | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 43.14% | 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 | 0% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 3.05 | 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 | 73% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 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 | -1.51 | 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 | 10.6 | 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 | 0% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.92% | 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 | 0% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.55% | 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 | 74% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 61% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downland School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1