The Downley School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Downley School
Address: Faulkner Way, Downley
Town/City: High Wycombe
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP13 5AL
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01494 527033
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust
Sponsor: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Leanne Dandridge
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 350 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.3%

Location and administration

URN: 149485
DfE Number: 825/2058
UKPRN: 10091546
UPRN: 10000170663
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Wycombe (E14001600)
Electoral Ward: Downley (E05015949)

Easting & Northing: 484583E, 195166N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 58.46" N 0° 46' 43.41" W
Plus Code: 9C3XJ6XC+RG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Millbrook Combined School (1.2km)
  2. The Disraeli School (1.4km)
  3. Unity College (1.5km)
  4. West Wycombe School (1.8km)
  5. Oakridge School (2.2km)
  6. Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire (2.4km)
  7. Hughenden Primary School (2.5km)
  8. Castlefield School (2.6km)
  9. Hamilton Academy (2.7km)
  10. Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery (2.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Simon Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jenny Banks - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Revd Ian Fishwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mrs Monjana Fyfe - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 October 2025.
  • Mrs Dorota Milner - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
  • Mr Dayo Olufemi - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sally Perkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2026.