How many pupils does Downsend School have?

Downsend School has 613 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Downsend School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Downsend School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Downsend School?

Downsend School is located at 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ.

Downsend School

1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

62.9

Attainment 8

7–18

Ages

613

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Downsend School

Downsend School is an independent school in Leatherhead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 613 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 7–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 613 / 940 (65%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

0.5%

SEN support

33.4%

EHC plan

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

Contact Details

Address: 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ
Phone: 01372372197
Headteacher: Bex Tear
Website: www.downsend.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downsend School?: Downsend School is an independent school in Leatherhead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 7–18.
How many pupils does Downsend School have?: Downsend School has 613 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Downsend School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Downsend School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Downsend School?: Downsend School is located at 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8TJ.

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