The Downs Preparatory School
URN: 109361 • Bristol BS48 1PF
Overview
- Name
- The Downs Preparatory School
- URN
- 109361
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deborah Isaachsen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275852008
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Charlton Drive, Bristol BS48 1PF
Summary
The Downs Preparatory School, located in Bristol, North Somerset, is an independent mixed school catering to 262 pupils, with a capacity of 300. The school is set within 60 acres of parkland, providing a spacious environment for children to explore and engage in various activities. The Downs is committed to fostering a supportive community, where families feel welcomed and valued.
The school's ethos revolves around three core values: Explore, Express, and Excel. These principles guide the teaching approach, encouraging children to develop a love of learning through inspired instruction from passionate staff. The curriculum includes a wide range of academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
Parents can expect a strong focus on preparing students for their next educational steps, with guidance available for selecting the right senior school. The Downs also emphasizes wellbeing and personal development, creating an environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
The school's ethos revolves around three core values: Explore, Express, and Excel. These principles guide the teaching approach, encouraging children to develop a love of learning through inspired instruction from passionate staff. The curriculum includes a wide range of academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
Parents can expect a strong focus on preparing students for their next educational steps, with guidance available for selecting the right senior school. The Downs also emphasizes wellbeing and personal development, creating an environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
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- Policies & Inspections (other)
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- Term dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- New Siblands School (71.1)
- Culverhill School (67.9)
- New Siblands School (65.3)
- Bristol Hospital Education Service (64.0)
- Culverhill School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 262
- Boys
- 145
- Girls
- 117
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1930-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 262 | 145 | 117 | 300 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 271 | 148 | 123 | 300 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 145 | 111 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 145 | 111 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 141 | 107 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 259 | 146 | 113 | 300 | 0.00 |
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