Charlton Drive, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PF
10 simple reasons to choose The Downs School
Independent prep school in Wraxall, Bristol.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
The Downs School fees range from £3,750 (Rec) to £5,695 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose The Downs School
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Bristol and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 16.1 pupils per class and 10.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Year 8 pupils at The Downs School are one of 20 independent day and boarding schools, though Clifton College typically takes half of all leavers.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, etiquette, chess, French, Spanish, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, computing, languages, dance and music throughout, and for all subjects from Year 5.
"Downs Award Scheme" every Thursday encourages participation in outdoor pursuits.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in golf, rugby 7s.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 5 choirs (compulsory in prep), orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Every pupil gets the chance to represent the school every term. An all inclusive policy.
Find another school near The Downs School
Independent Prep Schools
Fairfield School (5.2 miles); Clifton High School, Nursery to Junior Schools (6 miles); Clifton College Prep & Pre-Prep (6.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wraxall Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles); Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol (4.2 miles); Tickenham Church of England Primary School (4.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Clifton High School (6 miles); Clifton College, Upper School (6.3 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Hospital (6.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Gordano School (3.6 miles); St Bede's Catholic College (4.6 miles); Backwell School (5.1 miles).