Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 5AL
10 simple reasons to choose The Downley School
State primary school (community school) in Downley, High Wycombe.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Downley School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in High Wycombe and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Buckinghamshire LEA.
On average, 29.4 pupils per class and 25.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Outdoor learning for every class for half a day per week.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near The Downley School
Independent Prep Schools
Godstowe School (2.3 miles); Crown House School (2.8 miles); Pipers Corner School, Prep & Pre-Prep (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chepping View Primary Academy (2.9 miles); Hughenden Primary School (3.5 miles); Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School (3.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wycombe Abbey School (2 miles); Pipers Corner School (4.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (2.3 miles); John Hampden Grammar School (2.5 miles); Wycombe High School (2.6 miles).