The Downs School, Newbury
Secondary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 11–18
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mr Chris Prosser
LA:West Berkshire
Phone:01635270000
Website:thedownsschool.org
Address:Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Area:Schools in RG20
Trust:SUMMIT EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:151957
UKPRN:10098582
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
The Downs School
190m · 3 min walkNewbury Lane (adj)
315m · 5 min walkSwan Hotel (opp)
322m · 5 min walkSchool Cottage (opp)
411m · 7 min walkSt Mary & St Nicholas Church (opp)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Low pressure
New homes approved:1,337
Projected new pupils:241
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Low demand0.82x oversubscription
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,749
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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