A-level 2024/25
#1,257 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123910.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 30.8 | 43.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 39.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 55.9% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 43 | - | - |
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 | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 33.84, similar to England, similar to Somerset | 33.81 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 34.61, similar to England, similar to Somerset | 34.15 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 20.6%, better than England, better than Somerset | 12.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.01, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 46 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist- | - | - |
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 | 249 |
| Girls | 112 |
| Boys | 137 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 95 |
| 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. | 66.2% |
| Higher education | 44.1% |
| Employment | 16.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 11.8% |
| Further education | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Vigor & St John Church School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Norton Hill Primary School | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 1.9 mi | Primary | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. |
Downside School ranks 1,257 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Downside School was C+, and 20.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Downside School has 249 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Yes, Downside School 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.