Governing Board
Dear Parents, Carers, and Visitors,
Welcome to The Downs School, where our welcoming and inspiring atmosphere is immediately evident from your first visit. We take great pride in our supportive community, where students, staff, parents, and governors work collaboratively to nurture an environment of excellence.
Our recent Ofsted report commends our knowledgeable governors for maintaining a very secure oversight of the quality of education we provide, ensuring that standards and ambitions remain exceptionally high. This commitment means our students are extremely well-prepared for the next stages of their education.
At the heart of our school is the outstanding teaching on offer. Our passionate teachers are dedicated to fostering excellent relationships with students, valuing each contribution and focusing not only on subject content but also on broader skills like resilience and responsibility. Our teachers encourage a culture of innovation and risk-taking in the classroom, supported by a caring staff who provide high-quality guidance.
We are proud of our inclusive ethos, with an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion that Ofsted has praised as praiseworthy. Our able support staff, dedicated pastoral team and the championing of more able students exemplify our commitment to every student's growth.
The success of our focus on teaching quality is largely due to the outstanding leadership of our Headteacher, Chris Prosser, who tirelessly works to elevate our school beyond outstanding. His leadership embodies our school motto, 'Learning together, learning for life.'
The Governing Board has developed a positive working relationship with Chris and his leadership team, prioritising the well-being of all stakeholders. By working together with a shared vision, we are confident that the best is yet to come at The Downs School.
Should you wish to contact the Governors please do so via the Clerk ClerkGovernor@thedownsschool.org or myself at ChairOfGovernors@thedownsschool.org in the meantime, thank you for your interest in our school. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Warm regards
Andy Tow
Chair of The Downland Federation Governing Board
