Pupils at Downside School are celebrating another strong set of A-Level and BTEC results, with a number securing top grades and places at leading universities across the UK. The school reported that 35% of pupils achieved three or more A* or A grades, while more than a quarter of subjects awarded grades exclusively at A*...
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Downside School Open Morning
Take a tour with a Sixth Former, hear a welcome from the Head and see lessons taking place. In addition, you can enjoy a short recital in Downside Abbey Church before a light lunch and the opportunity to meet Faculty Heads and other staff members. You can also watch the afternoon’s sporting fixtures and sample...
Downside launches new Sixth Form Horizons Programme to boost independence and ambition
Downside has unveiled its new Sixth Form Horizons Programme, a major initiative designed to give students greater independence, ownership and breadth in their learning. Starting Sixth Form is one of the most exciting milestones in any student’s education. At Downside, it marks a shift towards true independence, with students choosing their subjects, shaping their day...
Downside pupil Bonnie victorious at the Horse of the Year Show
Downside pupil Bonnie has helped make history as part of the Wylye Valley team, who ended a 22-year wait to win the LeMieux Prince Philip Cup at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show. The Pony Club Mounted Games, first contested at the show in 1957, once again showcased the very best of young equestrian...
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with new head and purchase of site
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with a new Head and proposed purchase of the school and monastery site After seven years as Head, and ten years previously as Deputy, Andrew Hobbs will retire from Downside School at the end of August. During his tenure, he has overseen significant development across all areas of...
Downside is the top performing school for value added scores in Bath and Wells
Downside is the top performing school for value added scores in the Bath and Wells region, and has also consistently scored in the top 5% of schools across the United Kingdom, according to the latest data released by the Department of Education. Value-added (VA) performance scores provide a key measure of the impact of teaching...
Fantastic set of A-Level results for Downside School
Downside School in Somerset is celebrating the A-Level examination results achieved by this year’s Upper Six pupils.. “The examination results achieved by this year’s Upper Six pupils are a genuine cause for celebration,” said Head, Andrew Hobbs. “At Downside we are committed to catering for each individual and are always keen that pupils pursue the...