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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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 weâre 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 Octoberâš
Little Downsend Epsom - Thursday 16 Octoberâš
9:30-11:00am
Book now by calling 01372 372311 or visiting downsend.co.uk - we canât wait to welcome you!
Looking for something fun to do with your little one this week?
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Join us this Thursday, 9 October for Little Epsom Explorers Autumn Fun - a free, hands-on session for children aged 18 months to 4 years.
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Expect messy crafts, playful learning and a taste of life at Little Downsend Epsom!
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Address: 6 Norman Avenue, Epsom
Time: 9:45-10:30am
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To book your place, email littledownsendepsom@downsend.co.uk or call us on 01372 385438.
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Say hello to your new Head Girl and Head Boy - Ava and Harry!
Find out their hopes for the year ahead, what theyâre looking forward to in their new roles, and what motivated them to take on this exciting opportunity.
We`re proud to have such thoughtful, motivated students representing our school. Their energy and ideas will no doubt make a meaningful impact this year - we can`t wait to see all they achieve.
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On Monday, we celebrated European Day of Languages across Downsend!
In the Senior School, our Bake Off competition raised ÂŁ64.50 for the school charity - with students getting creative with fantastic European-themed bakes. đ°
Well done to Charlotte in Year 11, who wowed the MFL team with her incredible charcuterie board and won first place!
Meanwhile in the Junior School, students celebrated through language and creativity by writing their own European-themed poems. Scroll to read brilliant pieces by Bella (Year 3), Lachlan (Year 4) and Ryan (Year 3) - fantastic work everyone!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Downsend Sixth for our Open Evening last week.
It was fantastic to welcome so many families into our new space and share what makes Downsend Sixth so unique.
We hope you left feeling inspired, informed, and excited about the opportunities ahead.
If you couldnât make it, personal tours are available visit downsend.co.uk to book.
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Global Be Well Day 2025 đ #GBWD2025
Today, the whole Downsend community joined @cognitaschools around the world in celebrating #GlobalBeWellDay - a special day dedicated to wellbeing, kindness, and connection.
At Little Downsend, pupils explored kindness through creativity, crafts and conservation - learning about endangered animals and even choosing one to adopt through WWF!
At Downsend Junior, children took part in a full day of activities exploring trust, kindness, and pupil voice. From team-building challenges to designing their own kindness campaigns, they truly embraced the spirit of the day. They even created clay bees playing on the Global "BEE" Well Day. đ
Meanwhile, our Senior pupils began their lessons by dedicating time to reflect on what kindness means, and how small acts each day can strengthen relationships and support mental wellbeing.
Together, we took time to pause, connect, and celebrate what it means to `Be Well` as learners, friends, and global citizens.
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Today, our Year 11 students enjoyed a day at Downsend Sixth for their Next Steps Taster Day - a brilliant opportunity to explore subjects and future options, meet Sixth Form staff, and get a taste of life beyond GCSEs.
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