Little Downsend Epsom
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
66
AGES
2 - 6
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school

How Does The School Perform?

Excellent
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(10/06/2022)
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PREP

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Day
Boarding Type
£1,533
to
£5,156
Day Fees Per Term
7.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support

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School Prospectus

6 Norman Avenue
Epsom
KT17 3AB
01372 372311

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School Description

Little Downsend Epsom is the perfect place for little people with very big ideas. Located in Epsom in a lovely residential house on a tree-lined street, it has a family feel that belies its innovative outlook. Behind the doors you will find children using cutting edge educational technology to progress their learning, nursery age children learning French, Music, Dance, Forest School and Sport from Specialist Teachers and engaging in creative projects with the Lego Foundation; a project for which Little Downsend became a Finalist in the ISA Awards 2021 for Innovation and Excellence in Early Years. Children’s achievement in the EYFS Early Learning Goals is outstanding, exceeding National and Surrey averages significantly. Little Downsend Epsom benefits from a lovely outdoor area which includes a large playground, a pet enclosure, a wild garden and a field. Wrap around care is offered from 7:45am until 6pm along with an array of extra-curricular clubs.

News, Photos and Open Days from Little Downsend Epsom
Last update: 25 February 2025
TOURS OF LITTLE DOWNSEND
Our personal tours give you a perfect opportunity to see our schools in action. Lisa Burns, the Head of Little Downsend Schools and Nursery, will show you our fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities, introduce you to staff and children, and give you a sense of what a Downsend education has to offer. We will be delighted to talk about your child, how they learn, and any questions you may have. 
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LITTLE DOWNSEND SCHOOLS – INNOVATIVE NURSERY, RECEPTION AND YEAR 1 CLASSES

 

We have three Little Downsend schools, located in Ashtead, Epsom, and Leatherhead.

Based in beautiful Victorian buildings with exceptional landscaped play areas, our children benefit from large, airy rooms with high ceilings, equipped with the latest technology. Each school has a unique outdoor space, with covered play areas, sandpits, mud kitchens, race tracks, climbing equipment, vegetable patches, and large open fields for simply running about!

 

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TEACHING AND LEARNING AT LITTLE DOWNSEND

 

All around us at Little Downsend, children are happily settling into school life and starting to explore their exciting surroundings with great delight. Whatever age your child joins us, they and you, will be welcomed as part of the Downsend community. We pride ourselves on our friendly, family-feel where children feel comfortable and supported.

Alongside this, our children thrive on our problem-solving and thinking-based approach to learning. Their levels of confidence, perseverance, and resilience continue to rise, along with academic achievement, which is a delight to see. Learn more about our innovative Teaching and Learning approach here.

Downsend is a unique group of schools that has innate creativity and a love of life. We would love to welcome you to each of the schools so we can share our enthusiasm and for you to see the schools at their best – full of life with children playing, laughing, and learning.

Teaching and learning at Little Downsend

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Little Downsend Epsom Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.