Welcome to Downsend School
Downsend is an innovative and forward-thinking independent school with a vision. A vision to inspire pupils to embrace the future, to create incredible people who make change in a rapidly evolving world.
From Nursery to Sixth Form, we prepare our young people for the future with a creative and problem-solving approach. We think big, we celebrate innovation and we never hold back.
It is an exciting time to be a Downsendian as our brand new Sixth Form has now opened. Downsend Sixth completes the journey for pupils from the ages of 6 months to 18 and marks an exceptional moment in our history.
Downsend Sixth
A new era for Downsend
Downsend Sixth is now open! Our brand new, purpose-designed, Sixth Form Centre offers the very best of both worlds. Our new campus offers young people the perfect environment for both academic success and personal growth.
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FACILITIES & LOCATION
Excellent learning locations.
Innovative modern spaces bring specialist teaching to life at the Main School, while Little Downsend offers a home from home for our littlest children, with outstanding outdoor spaces for exploring and learning.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Little Downsend Epsom this morning!
It was a pleasure to welcome families into our school and give a glimpse into our nurturing, creative and future-focused early years environment. We hope you enjoyed exploring our spaces and meeting our passionate team.
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Recently, our Year 6 students enjoyed an exciting Experience Day in the Senior School.
While parents explored the school on guided tours and heard from staff in an introduction talk, students took part in taster lessons and teamed up with Year 8 buddies to get a real feel for life in the Senior School.
In the afternoon, they explored the question ‘Does height determine how far you can jump?’ - working with their buddies to test it out, take measurements and compare their results.
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Huge congratulations to our U11 Girls’ Hockey team, winners of the Plate Competition at the IAPS Hockey Qualifiers!
The team has shown real determination and teamwork, overcoming injury setbacks and growing stronger together with each match.
A fantastic result and a brilliant display of Downsend spirit – well done to everyone involved! 👏
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Little Downsend Leatherhead Open Morning last week!
It was a lovely to welcome so many families into our vibrant school and give a glimpse into how we nurture curiosity, creativity and confidence from the very beginning.
If you missed it, not to worry - our Little Downsend Epsom Open Morning is this Thursday, 16th October.
Visit downsend.co.uk to find out more and book your place.
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
At Downsend, we believe mental wellbeing is just as important as academic success.
In this video, some of our students share the ways they look after their wellbeing - from spending time with friends to playing sport and getting fresh air.
Because when we feel well in body and mind, we`re better equipped to learn, grow and thrive - in the classroom and beyond.
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Elsie in Year 9 has been selected to represent Great Britain in an artistic gymnastics competition in Switzerland over half term. 👏
It’s her first international call up and she will be competing against gymnasts from France, Germany and Switzerland!
Well done Elsie, everyone at Downsend is right behind you and wishing you the best of luck!
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Today, our Year 2 children from Little Downsend Leatherhead and Epsom visited Downsend Main for a morning full of exciting activities!
They enjoyed a music session with Mrs Gray, learning keyboard skills with help from some of our Year 5 pupils.
In art, they worked with Mr Gardiner, our Junior School Head of Art and DT, to create autumnal prints using clay and stamping techniques.
A brilliant morning - and we’re looking forward to welcoming Year 1 after half term for their science-themed workshop!
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Join us this October for a morning of hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, digital discovery and plenty more!
Little Downsend Leatherhead - Friday 10 October
Little Downsend Epsom - Thursday 16 October
9:30-11:00am
Book now by calling 01372 372311 or visiting downsend.co.uk - we can’t wait to welcome you!
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