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High Wycombe · Buckinghamshire · HP13 5AL. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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Ofsted publication date: 19/06/2022. Open Ofsted report
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The Downley School has an overall Ofsted grade of Inadequate (published 19/06/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published DfE figures show 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
The Downley School is in High Wycombe (HP13 5AL), Buckinghamshire. URN 149485.
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Science Intent All pupils at The Downley School are immersed in a carefully crafted Science curriculum that is broad and balanced, deep, and rich, relevant to life in modern Britain and our global community.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-13
Volunteers Lots of parents/carers offer their time to volunteer in school - hearing reading, leading guided reading groups, helping in class, with school trips, running extracurricular clubs.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-13
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
59 schools on the High Wycombe town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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The Downley School
URN: 149485
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Town: High Wycombe
Postcode: HP13 5AL
Ofsted overall: Inadequate (19/06/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149485/
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