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OpenURN 123910

Downside School

Other independent school · Radstock · BA3 4RJ

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Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

249

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingBoarding school
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 11–18, in Radstock, Somerset, 249 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Radstock
22
Academies among open schools in Radstock
77% (17)
Open schools in BA3
26
Open schools in Somerset LA
307

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RadstockNear BA3

Overview

School type
Other independent school
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
123910

Location

Address
Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Postcode
BA3 4RJ
Town
Radstock
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
249
Boys / girls
137 / 112
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
249 / 420 (59%)
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
Boarding school
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Religious ethos
Roman Catholic
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Randall
Telephone
01761235100
Website
www.downside.co.uk

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