Downend School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bristol, BS16 6XA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
4 of 16 in South Gloucestershire
Pupils
1,415
First preferences per place
1.21
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 48.8 | 51.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 49% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 60% | 58% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 | 0.10 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mangotsfield School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 29% in England
- Lyde Green Community School · 1.3 mi · No rating
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
- King's Oak Academy · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Bristol Brunel Academy · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- Winterbourne Academy · 2.3 mi · Report card · Top 29% in England
Best secondary schools in Kingswood and Fishponds · Best secondary schools in Gloucestershire
The neighbourhood
Downend School is in Downend South (typical home £397,500, crime low).
What is Downend School's Ofsted rating?
Downend School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Downend School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Downend School is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.