Downland School
Details
| Age Range | 10-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Downlands Road, SN10 5EF |
| School Website | www.downland.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1380724193 |
| URN | 126550 |
School Census
| Total | 97 |
| Girls/Boys | 23/74 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 23.7%/76.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 61 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2014 | Good |
| 13/06/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.24 |
| Progress 8 | -1.56 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.29 |
| Progress 8 | -1.93 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.61 |
| Progress 8 | -1.31 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 91 |
| Maths | 90 |
| Reading Progress | -8.9 |
| Writing Progress | -15.1 |
| Maths Progress | -7.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 33% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Wansdyke School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Downlands Road, , SN10 5EF
Southbroom St James Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Nursteed Road, , SN10 3AH
Southbroom Infants' School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Green, , SN10 5AA