The Downs School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Downs School
Address: Manor Crescent, Compton
Town/City: Newbury
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG20 6AD
Country: 100081319531
 Telephone Number: 01635 270000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Downs Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Prosser
Capacity: 1307
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1316 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%

Location and administration

URN: 110102
DfE Number: 869/5406
UKPRN: 10006654
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Newbury (E14000830)
Electoral Ward: Ridgeway (E05012147)

Easting & Northing: 451908E, 179635N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 50.04" N 1° 15' 11.65" W
Plus Code: 9C3WGP7W+HP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Compton C.E. Primary School (0.5km)
  2. The Ilsleys Primary School (2.8km)
  3. Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School (3.4km)
  4. Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School (3.6km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mr Robin Barter - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2024.
  • Mrs Bonnie Brown - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2024.
  • Adam Chantler - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
  • Mr Ian Courtney - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 April 2025.
  • Mr Bradley Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 January 2026.
  • Aidan McGuire - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mrs Melanie Needham - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabth Pinckney - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Poulter - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Mrs Eileen Sarris - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2024.
  • Mr Keith Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2023.
  • Mr Andy Tow - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2024.
  • Mr Matt West - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2024.