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OpenURN 109361

The Downs Preparatory School

Other independent school · Bristol · BS48 1PF

Ages 4–13 · 243 pupils · North Somerset

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill81%

243 pupils · 300 places

Pupils on roll
243
Boys / girls
137 / 106
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
243 / 300 (81%)
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 4–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Isaachsen

Location

Address
Charlton Drive, Wraxall
Postcode
BS48 1PF
Town
Bristol
Local authority
North Somerset
District
North Somerset
Constituency
North Somerset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 4–13, in Bristol, North Somerset, 243 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS48
14
Open schools in North Somerset LA
86

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BristolNear BS48

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Isaachsen
Telephone
01275852008
Website
www.thedownsschool.co.uk

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