Open State Secondary Mixed

The Downs School

Manor Crescent, Newbury, RG20 6AD
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The Downs School
Newbury, RG20 6AD
1,437 Pupils
1,307 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
758 Boys
679 Girls
About The Downs School

The Downs School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Newbury, West Berkshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,437 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,307. Current headteacher: Chris Prosser.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward Ridgeway
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006654
URN 110102
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Tow Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Anderson Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Barter Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bonnie Brown Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Adam Chantler Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melissa Cliffe Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacquie Davies Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Camille Howard Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Phil Howarth Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Hunter Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Bradley Jennings Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Lewis Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Compton C.E. Primary School
0.47 km • Newbury
Other
The Ilsleys Primary School
2.84 km • Newbury
Other
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
3.45 km • Thatcham
Other
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
3.62 km • Newbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Downs School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newbury, West Berkshire.
The Downs School has 1,437 pupils, with a capacity of 1,307.
The Downs School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Downs School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Downs School is Mr Chris Prosser.
The Downs School is at Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Downs School: Has a sixth form.
The Downs School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Prosser
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
01635270000
www.thedownsschool.org/
Location
RG20 6AD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110102
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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