Downside School
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Awarded 'outstanding' across all categories by the catholic schools inspectorate may 2024 This site uses cookies
Fee evidence
ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £7,260 to £8,790 -> £21,780/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 59 | 32.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 68 | 32.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 65 | 28.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 75 | 35.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
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School information
| URN | 123910 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Master Michael Randall |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BA3 4RJ |
| Latest pupils | 59 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ
www.downside.co.uk1761235100| DfE number | 6021 |
| UKPRN | 10008200 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1945 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |