The Downs School vs Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Downs School
Newbury
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Foundation school
Voluntary controlled school
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
West Berkshire
West Berkshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1437
46
Capacity
1307
102
Occupancy
110%
45%
FSM %
10.6%
26.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
54.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
65.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
80%
KS2 Maths
-
80%
KS2 Writing
-
90%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B
-
Points Per Entry
39.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B
-
AAB+ %
26%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
186
-
Retention
97%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
41%
-
Degree course
73%
-
Any L4+ destination
77%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
153
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (120)
Sociology (114)
Sociology (98)
Mathematics (80)
Psychology (72)
History (66)
Economics (64)
History (60)