Little Downsend Epsom
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Our personal tours give you a perfect opportunity to see our schools in action. Lisa Burns, the Head of Little Downsend Schools and Nursery, will show you our fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities, introduce you to staff and children, and give you a sense of what a Downsend education has to offer.

We will be delighted to talk about your child, how they learn, and any questions you may have. 

Book a 1:2:1 tour

Children can join us at Little Downsend Epsom from the age of 2 up until the age of 7 (Year 2). For Year 3, children are able to progress seamlessly to the Main School in Leatherhead.

First steps: 2-3 yrs

Rising Reception: 3-4yrs

Reception: 4-5yrs

Year 1: 5-6yrs

Year 2: 6-7yrs

We have two Little Downsend schools, located in Epsom, and Leatherhead, and a decidated Nursery in Ashstead. 

Based in beautiful Victorian buildings with exceptional landscaped play areas, our children benefit from large, airy rooms with high ceilings, equipped with the latest technology. Each school has a unique outdoor space, with covered play areas, sandpits, mud kitchens, race tracks, climbing equipment, vegetable patches, and large open fields for simply running about!

All around us at Little Downsend, children are happily settling into school life and starting to explore their exciting surroundings with great delight. Whatever age your child joins us, they and you, will be welcomed as part of the Downsend community. We pride ourselves on our friendly, family-feel where children feel comfortable and supported.

Alongside this, our children thrive on our problem-solving and thinking-based approach to learning. Their levels of confidence, perseverance, and resilience continue to rise, along with academic achievement, which is a delight to see. Learn more about our innovative Teaching and Learning approach here.

Downsend is a unique group of schools that has innate creativity and a love of life. We would love to welcome you to each of the schools so we can share our enthusiasm and for you to see the schools at their best – full of life with children playing, laughing, and learning.

Meet Head of Little Downsend, Laura Fisher

Appointed in 2026, Laura is an expert in Early Years and SEN leadership with a passion for fostering curiosity and confidence. With an extensive background in independent prep schools, she champions a personalized, play-based approach to learning. Laura is dedicated to partnering with families to create a dynamic, inclusive environment where every child thrives—academically, socially, and emotionally.