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The Downs School

Bristol, Bristol, BS48 1PF

The Downs School

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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

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 254
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 2700 - 4200

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Scholarship Exam, Interview, Assessment
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     4 - 13 4 - 13    
Pupil Numbers     166 88    

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, 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
Nearest Train Station: 15-45 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Vegans

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 17853
DfE Reference Number: 802 / 6001