How many pupils does Downside School have?

Downside School has 273 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Downside School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Downside School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Downside School?

Downside School is located at Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ.

Downside School

Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

30.8

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

273

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Downside School

Downside School is an independent school in Radstock, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 273 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 273 / 420 (65%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

35.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

34 students

20.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ
Phone: 01761235100
Head Master: Michael Randall
Website: www.downside.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downside School?: Downside School is an independent school in Radstock, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Downside School have?: Downside School has 273 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Downside School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Downside School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Downside School?: Downside School is located at Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ.

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