Establishment The Downs School

URN: 110102

Foundation school

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Federation: The Downs Federation

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Address
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD
Local authority
West Berkshire (869)
Headteacher / Principal
Mr Chris Prosser
Phase of education
Secondary
School type
Foundation school
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 110102, DfE number: 869/5406
UKPRN: 10006654
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Telephone
01635270000
Ofsted rating
Outstanding (Last inspection: 6 June 2013)
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Religious character
None
Diocese
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Has a sixth form
Number of pupils
1405
Open date
Not recorded
Reason establishment opened
Not applicable
Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not applicable
Special classes
No Special Classes
Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
9.9%
Date last changed / confirmed
15 November 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not recorded
Resourced provision number on roll
Resourced provision capacity
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit number on roll
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit capacity
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Chair of governors

Chair of governors
Name Appointed by From To
Andy Tow Appointed by GB/board 1 September 2023 31 August 2027

Governors

Governors
Name Appointed by From To
Ian Anderson Appointed by GB/board 23 April 2024 22 April 2028
Phil Howarth Appointed by GB/board 23 April 2024 22 April 2028
Kathryn White Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) 14 November 2023 13 November 2027
Adam Chantler Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Aidan McGuire Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Bonnie Brown Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Bradley Jennings Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Elizabth Pinckney Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Jacquie Davies Nominated by LA and appointed by GB 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Joanna Lewis Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Keith Taylor Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Matt West Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Melanie Needham Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Melissa Cliffe Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Robin Barter Appointed by GB/board 12 September 2023 11 September 2027
Camille Howard Elected by school staff 4 September 2023 3 September 2027
Ian Hunter Elected by parents 4 September 2023 3 September 2027
Ross Poulter Elected by parents 4 September 2023 3 September 2027
Elizabeth Poulter Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) 1 September 2023 31 August 2027
Chris Prosser Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 7 June 2015 Not recorded
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Government office region (GOR)
South East
District
West Berkshire
Ward
Ridgeway
Parliamentary constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Rural village
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E06000037
Easting
451908
Northing
179635
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
100081319531
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
West Berkshire 001
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
West Berkshire 001B
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Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

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Lower super output area (LSOA)

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