Downend School

URN: 139345 • Bristol BS16 6XA

Overview

Name
Downend School
URN
139345
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Linda Ferris (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01454862300
Website
Visit
Address
Westerleigh Road, Bristol BS16 6XA

Summary

Downend School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, part of the Castle School Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,429 students and a capacity of 1,425, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education within a supportive and challenging environment. The school emphasizes the importance of character development alongside academic achievement, fostering values such as respect, determination, and excellence through its PRIDE framework.

The curriculum at Downend is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Teachers are committed to engaging students through dynamic teaching methods, ensuring that classrooms are both disciplined and vibrant. The school has a strong track record of success, as reflected in its recent Ofsted report and impressive Key Stage 4 and 5 results.

Downend School prides itself on inclusivity and actively addresses issues of inequality, aiming to prepare students to thrive in a diverse and progressive society. The school community is focused on nurturing responsible citizens who contribute positively to both the school and the wider community.

Key details

LA
South Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1425
Pupils
1429
Boys
714
Girls
715
FSM %
11.00
Open date
2013-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1429 714 715 1425 11.00
2024-09-11 1411 724 687 1425 10.10
2023-09-11 1338 716 622 1425 7.60
2022-09-11 1338 716 622 1425 7.60
2021-09-11 1325 696 629 1425 7.80
2020-09-11 1312 668 644 1425 6.90

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