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

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2026
Federation: The Downs Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Prosser
Capacity: 1307
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1434 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.7%

Location and administration

URN: 110102
DfE Number: 869/5406
UKPRN: 10006654
UPRN: 100081319531
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire (E14001439)
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. The Downs School (0.0km)
  2. Compton C.E. Primary School (0.5km)
  3. The Ilsleys Primary School (2.8km)
  4. Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School (3.4km)
  5. Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School (3.6km)
Associated schools

Same federation

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* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mr Ian Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Robin Barter - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Bonnie Brown - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Adam Chantler - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Melissa Cliffe - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jacquie Davies - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Camille Howard - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Phil Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Ian Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Bradley Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Aidan McGuire - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Melanie Needham - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabth Pinckney - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Poulter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Ross Poulter - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Chris Prosser - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Keith Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Andy Tow - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Matt West - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kathryn White - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 March 2026.