The Downley School, High Wycombe

In its own words: "The Downley School is a two-form entry primary school nestled in a Chilterns village. From the moment you step inside, you'll experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Why not come and see for yourself? Our facilities are excellent."

From the headteacher's welcome: "If you are interested in finding out more about the school please do phone or email us to make an appointment. Much has changed in the last few years and we are proud of the journey we have travelled. It is my honour and privilege to lead the pupils, staff and community of TDS."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, athletics, gymnastics, yoga, judo, choir and chess.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 9 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at The Downley School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put The Downley School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Downley School are Millbrook Combined School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 60% maths); The Disraeli School (0.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); West Wycombe School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 95% reading, 82% maths); and Oakridge School (1.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths).

The Downley School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

The Downley School is one of 15 schools run by Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 39 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 7 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The Downley School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Taylors Turn (adjacent), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Downley School 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 68 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, The Downley School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.