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Dear Parents and Carers, 

I am delighted to share with you the report from Ofsted, following their inspection of The Downs School on the 1 and 2 October 2024.

The Lead Inspector describes The Downs School as a school where ‘standards and ambitions are exceptionally high’. A place where our ‘pupils rise consistently to meet these standards and ambitions’. She writes of the ‘passionate teachers’ who are ‘experts in their subjects,’ providing ‘expert support’ that ‘ensures pupil’s individual needs are known’.

The report highlights our curriculum as one that enables pupils to learn exceptionally well, with student behavior described as "impeccable," attendance as "strong," and students’ understanding of "equality, diversity, and inclusion" as exemplary.

As you read these words, I hope you share my great sense of pride at the achievement of our whole school community, including our staff, students, parents and governors. While we celebrate the many strengths identified, we are also committed to addressing the suggested area for improvement as part of our ongoing dedication to excellence.

Ofsted describes many aspects of the school’s work as ‘exceptional.’ It is rare for an Ofsted report to use that word. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making The Downs the truly remarkable and exceptional school it is.

Kind regards

Mr Chris Prosser, Headteacher

 

To read the full pdf report please click here. 

Or to read on the Ofsted website please click here