The Downs Preparatory School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Independent
PUPILS
243
AGES
4 - 13
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated
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The Downs Preparatory School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(09/05/2025)
Overall grade included
Ofsted Report · All Reports
Day
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£4,361
to
£6,735
Day Fees Per Term
(excluding VAT)
15.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.9%
Pupils with SEN support
Charlton Drive
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1PF
+44 (0)1275 852008
North Somerset

School Description

The Downs School is set in beautiful North Somerset countryside, yet only 6 miles from Bristol, where boys & girls aged 4 to 13 can thrive in the open spaces & freedom. They enjoy an all round education, achieving a high academic standards in the classroom & national reputation on the Sports Field. Our aim is to nuture happy, caring & accomplished children.

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The Downs Preparatory School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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