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
Telephone Number: 01635 270000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: Summit Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Prosser
Capacity: 1307
Gender: Mixed

Location and administration

URN: 151957
DfE Number: 869/5406
UKPRN: 10098582
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. 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 trust

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Robin Barter - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Bonnie Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Victoria Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Penny Daly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Al Eadie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Ben Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Ian Hunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Joanna Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Elisabeth Pinckney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Alan Shankland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Andy Tow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Francesca Wilson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2026. Term runs until 31 March 2030.