The Downley School
URN: 131908 • High Wycombe HP13 5AL
Overview
- Name
- The Downley School
- URN
- 131908
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 35.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leanne Dandridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Faulkner Way, High Wycombe HP13 5AL
Summary
The Downley School is a mixed community primary school located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 407 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, secure, and encouraged to develop a love of learning. The ethos of the school is centred around teamwork, fostering strong relationships among students and staff, and building a sense of community.
The curriculum at The Downley School is designed to challenge students while supporting their individual needs. Parents have expressed gratitude for the staff's dedication and care, highlighting the positive impact on their children's educational journey. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events that promote intergenerational connections and collaboration.
The Downley School offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including open mornings and information sessions. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant community firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school office or visit the website.
The curriculum at The Downley School is designed to challenge students while supporting their individual needs. Parents have expressed gratitude for the staff's dedication and care, highlighting the positive impact on their children's educational journey. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events that promote intergenerational connections and collaboration.
The Downley School offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including open mornings and information sessions. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant community firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school office or visit the website.
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Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 407
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 202
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 407 | 205 | 202 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 205 | 202 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 212 | 202 | 420 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 212 | 202 | 420 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 204 | 210 | 420 | 5.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 410 | 205 | 205 | 420 | 3.90 |
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