The Downs School

The Downs School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 53% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £427,786. Over a 12 month period, 93 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

53%

Mathematics

55%

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38

Biology

50%

Chemistry

48%

Physics

42%

Psychology

37%

History

7%

Sociology

31%

English Literature

57%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

21%

Geography

27%

Economics

36%

Government and Politics

40%

Law

28%

Drama and Theatre Studies

33%

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

33%

Mathematics

37%

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202

English Language

29%

English Literature

32%

Physics

40%

Chemistry

42%

Biology

49%

Science: Double Award

24%

Geography

35%

Computer Studies Computing

26%

History

32%

Religious Studies

55%

Economics

38%

Music

55%

Drama and Theatre Studies

43%

Business Studies: Single

5%

Statistics

79%

French

32%

German

25%

Spanish

16%

Design and Technology

23%

Art and Design Fine Art

37%

DandT Food Technology

6%

Film Studies

36%

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

93

Anti-social behaviour

8

Violence and sexual offences

49

Vehicle crime

3

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

13

Public order

5

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

5

Drugs

2

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

4

Possession of weapons

1

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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