The Downs School

The Downs School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 52% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £505,933. Over a 12 month period, 84 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

52%

Mathematics

58%

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40

Biology

43%

Chemistry

61%

Physics

40%

Mathematics Further

78%

Psychology

17%

History

3%

Sociology

18%

English Literature

64%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

12%

Geography

17%

Economics

32%

Government and Politics

33%

Law

43%

Art and Design Fine Art

38%

Drama and Theatre Studies

14%

Film Studies

22%

Spanish

17%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

25%

Mathematics

29%

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206

English Language

21%

English Literature

27%

Physics

53%

Chemistry

48%

Biology

48%

Science: Double Award

11%

Geography

26%

Computer Studies Computing

10%

History

28%

Religious Studies

26%

Psychology

20%

Economics

30%

Music

40%

Drama and Theatre Studies

33%

Physical Education Sports Studies

44%

Business Studies: Single

4%

Statistics

63%

French

23%

German

26%

Spanish

15%

Design and Technology

26%

Art and Design Fine Art

44%

DandT Food Technology

6%

Film Studies

50%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

84

Anti-social behaviour

10

Violence and sexual offences

41

Vehicle crime

4

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

4

Public order

9

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

4

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

4

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mr Chris Prosser

Local Authority: West Berkshire

Telephone: 1635270000

Website: www.thedownsschool.org

Address: Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD

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