The Downs School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newbury, South East RG20 6AD · West Berkshire
About The Downs School
The Downs School is a academy secondary located in Newbury, in the West Berkshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled – students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
The Downs School does not receive a Success Index (England) because the required data (Pupils on roll) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
There are 35 schools in Newbury.
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Schools near The Downs School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Compton C.E. Primary School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 467 m away
The Ilsleys Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students · 2.8 km away
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students · 3.4 km away
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students · 3.6 km away
Hermitage Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 6.0 km away
Yattendon C.E. Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students · 6.3 km away
Blewbury Church of England Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students · 6.5 km away
Streatley Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 7.1 km away
Chilton County Primary School
Didcot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students · 7.2 km away
Chieveley Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
164 students · 7.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downs School a good school?
The Downs School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (England) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does The Downs School rank in South East?
The Downs School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend The Downs School?
The Downs School had – students in 2025.
Is The Downs School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Downs School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Downs School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Downs School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.