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Downend School

State school · Bristol, BS16 6XA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,411 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,411 ·
Local authority
South Gloucestershire Council

Headteacher

Head

Miss Linda Ferris

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bromley Heath Junior School 17 %
Blackhorse Primary School 15 %
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend 12 %
Stanbridge Primary School 11 %
Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School 10 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Barley Close Community Primary School 7 %
Emersons Green Primary School 7 %
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 6 %
The Tynings Primary School 4 %
Staple Hill Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
56%
LA avg.
53%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
73
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,411
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Westerleigh Road
Downend
Bristol
BS16 6XA
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Telephone: 01454 862300

Email: admin@downend.com

Website: http://www.downend.com

Local authority: South Gloucestershire Council

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School data & information Downend School Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA
1,411 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.80
LA avg.
43.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.30
LA avg.
31.67
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE AS level 1 E
Mathematics GCE AS level 1 E
English Literature GCE AS level 1 E
Art and Design (Photography) GCE AS level 1 E
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE AS level 2 E
Sociology GCE A level 13 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 C
Physics GCE A level 9 A
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 18 A
History GCE A level 23 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 A
Geography GCE A level 23 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 C
Biology GCE A level 12 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Downend School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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