Welcome to Downside School
Boarding Type
Has boarders
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
273 Total
No. of Boys
155 (56.8%)
No. of Girls
118 (43.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
14.74%
A*/A grades
37.89%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
36%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,300 - £40,650 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £20,550 - £24,390 |