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Downsend School

Other independent school in Leatherhead (Surrey).

Pupils
537
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
35.0%
2025/26
Capacity
57%
537 / 940 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

At Downsend, our vision is to inspire a generation to embrace the future, shaping incredible people who will make change in our world. For us, boundaries are there to be pushed and new possibilities there to be explored.

Having watched the landscape for our children change so significantly throughout the pandemic, we saw an opportunity to re-evaluate our aims and approach, embracing the changes and engaging with the very best educational and industry research to help us look to the future. Thrive: We create an environment where every pupil feels known, valued and supported.

Through our inclusive, caring community, they develop the emotional intelligence and resilience they need to flourish academically, emotionally and socially. Innovate: We embrace innovation and change, inspiring pupils to think creatively, lead with confidence and push boundaries. Through future-ready skills and a curious mindset, we prepare them to shape the world around them.

Endeavour: We celebrate effort, perseverance and courage. Pupils learn that achievement comes from dedication and resilience, developing the strength of character and integrity to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Music and Drama
  • Trips and Visits
  • Forest School
  • Philosophy for Children (P4C)

Awards

6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
  • Primary Science Quality MarkScience
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing

Key facts

URN
125351
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Surrey
Constituency
Epsom and Ewell
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1929

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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