Little Downsend Epsom has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
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Little Downsend Epsom, Epsom
Little Downsend Epsom is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Epsom.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Little Downsend Epsom in detail
Little Downsend Epsom in its own words
In its own words: "At Downsend, our vision is to inspire a generation to embrace the future, shaping incredible people who will make change in our world. For us, boundaries are there to be pushed and new possibilities there to be explored."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, ballet, cooking and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Little Downsend Epsom are St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd (0.7 miles), Epsom College (0.7 miles), Ewell Castle School (1.1 miles) and Kingswood House School (1.1 miles).
St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) LtdEpsom CollegeEwell Castle SchoolKingswood House School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (2.8%) received SEN support and 1 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Epsom Rail Station, about 1090 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bridge Road (after), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Little Downsend Epsom stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 258 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 18 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Little Downsend Epsom
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
36 pupils
114 places
78 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Epsom
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Epsom
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
5.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
36
Total Pupils
17
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Little Downsend Epsom
How many pupils go to Little Downsend Epsom?
Little Downsend Epsom has around 36 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Little Downsend Epsom?
Little Downsend Epsom is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Little Downsend Epsom?
Little Downsend Epsom is at 6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AB.