Downside School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Downside School for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of Downside School
If you are looking for a rigorous independent review of Downside School for prospective parents, you should read the most recent inspection report (details below), undertaken by a team of trained education inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Attain does not write 'school reviews' as we offer facts and not opinions. Discover why 'school reviews' can be so unhelpful for prospective parents in the chapter 'Unhelpful influences' in the Attain Guide 2025, widely praised by Heads for its approach and the advice it offers to parents.
Frequently asked questions about Downside School
Where is Downside School?
Downside School is in Bath, Somerset. The school's address is: Stratton-on-the Fosse, Radstock, Bath, BA3 4RJ.
Is Downside School for boys or girls?
Downside School is a Coed school.
What type of school is Downside School?
Downside School is a Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 300 pupils.
What age do girls join Downside School?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Downside School?
Girls can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Downside School
Downside School is for boys only.
What age do boys join Downside School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Downside School?
Boys can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Downside School
Downside School is for girls only.
Who is the of Downside School?
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Who owns Downside School?
When was Downside School inspected?
Downside School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Downside School
Which schools are the main destinations for Downside School leavers?
Pupils from Downside School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Downside School?
'Feeder' schools for Downside School include:
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