Ethos & Aim

Our Ethos
Downsend is an established, academic preparatory school which is dynamic and contemporary. We provide each child with a broad education, through experiencing a vibrant school life that extends beyond the classroom, and provides outstanding academic development. We encourage our pupils to become well-rounded individuals in a modern society. Staff and children have excellent relationships and pastoral care is of paramount importance.

Our Aim
Our aim is to ensure that Downsend is the very best academic preparatory school for girls and boys in Surrey, offering our pupils a wealth of opportunity to develop their individual skills.

 We achieve this by:

• Providing a welcoming and stimulating environment
• Finding areas where each child can succeed and gain confidence
• Offering excellent all-round education for examination success
• Developing potential both inside and outside the classroom

We have:

• Happy and well-motivated children
• An impressive record of success at 13+ examinations
• First-rate facilities for Sport
• Extensive ICT, Design and Food Technology provision
• A large range of extra-curricular activities and extended day care
• A dynamic holiday care programme outside normal term time

It is important to us that every child should enjoy their years at Downsend within a strong academic and moral framework.