A-level 2024/25
#137 of 2,536
Better than 94% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110123.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 14.4 | 49.2 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 71% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 51.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 66.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 91 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 45.81, better than England, better than West Berkshire | 34.96 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 45.82, better than England, better than West Berkshire | 35.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 39.6%, better than England, better than West Berkshire | 17% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.22, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 92 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 535 |
| Girls | 535 |
| Boys | 0 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 141 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 64.8% |
| Higher education | 47.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 18.2% |
| Employment | 14.8% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2014. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Curridge Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 1.6 mi | Not applicable | Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Hermitage Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. |
Downe House ranks 137 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Downe House was A-, and 39.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Downe House has 535 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Yes, Downe House teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.