The Downs School

Bristol, Bristol, BS48 1PF

Contact Information

• Head: Mr M A Gunn
• Telephone: +44 (0)1275 852008
• Fax: +44 (0)1275 855840
• Email: office@thedownsschool.co.uk
• Website: http://www.thedownsschool.co.uk

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School Information

THe Downs School is set in beautiful North Somerset countryside, yet only 6 miles from Bristol, where boys & girls aged 4 to 13 can thrive in the open spaces & freedom. They enjoy an all round education, achieving a high academic standards in the classroom & national reputation on the Sports Field. Our aim is to nuture happy, caring & accomplished children.

General Information

Fees per term

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

Subjects taught

Applied Science, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, EFL/ESL, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Astroturf, Athletics track, Climbing Wall, Common Room, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Archery, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Riding, Skiing

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

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