Downland School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
94
AGES
10 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/10/2024)
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80%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
59.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
60.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Downlands Road
Devizes
SN10 5EF
01380724193

School Description

The welfare of pupils and their families is at the heart of Downland. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils attend regularly. Many pupils have arrived from disrupted placements elsewhere. They describe how the school has a ‘fresh start culture.’ Pupils appreciate how staff see beyond their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which allows them to flourish. Pupils experience success because staff understand the individual needs of pupils well and have high expectations of them. They place high importance on the curriculum, which includes an individualised therapeutic approach. The school weaves the core skills of reading, writing and mathematics throughout the curriculum. However, the school is aware that pupils are not yet able to demonstrate their knowledge in their written work across other subjects. The school has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils and staff follow the school’s approach to behaviour known as the ‘Downland Way.’ As a result, pupils behave well in lessons and in social situations. When pupils struggle with their emotions, staff take effective and supportive action, enabling pupils to re-engage with their learning quickly. Pupils know they have a voice. Excellent pastoral support and positive relationships with adults mean pupils feel valued.

Downland School Parent Reviews



87% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 27% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 33% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 47% Strongly Agree 13% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 13% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>47, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 20% Strongly Agree 53% Agree 13% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 27% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 27% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 27% Agree 7% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 33% {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>33} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024
Yes 87% No 13% {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} Figures based on 15 responses up to 15-10-2024

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