Downside School
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ
Key Facts
Mr Michael Randall Head Master
Co-ed Gender
273 Total Pupils
Countryside Location
Day & Boarding Type
11 - 18 Age Range
Mainstream Mainstream/Special
Roman Catholic Religious Ethos
About
Downside School offers a nurturing environment where academic excellence and personal development go hand in hand. Rooted in a rich tradition, the school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to explore their potential both inside and outside the classroom. With a commitment to holistic education, Downside promotes a balanced approach, integrating a diverse curriculum with a wide range of extracurricular activities. This creates a vibrant atmosphere where young minds are inspired to grow, learn, and thrive.
Fees
Day Fees
£7,795 – £9,995 (inc. VAT)Boarding Fees
£9,496 – £17,305 (inc. VAT)Pupil Information
Total Pupils
The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.
Boys
Girls
With SEN Support
With SEN EHCP
A-Level Performance
Progress Score
These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.
The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.
A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.
Average Result
This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.
AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)
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.
Inspected by ISI
This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).