From the Good Schools Guide
Yes, we’re biased. So how about hearing it from someone else? Capturing the essence of what we do perfectly, the Good School Guide review is enough to make us blush!
Announcements
Welcome to The Downs
Say hello to our Headteacher
Featuring whether Mrs Isaachsen was ever naughty at school and other fantastic anecdotes, this is a chance for our children to do the asking and our headteacher to do the talking.
Did you know?
The Downs Preparatory School is just 5 miles from Bristol
Our top 6 reasons To choose The Downs
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Our setting
60 acres of stunning grounds and parkland for our children to explore and enjoy. Plus unbeatable on-site facilities.
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Our Values
Three honest values at the core of everything we do.
Explore. Express. Excel.
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Inspired teaching
Our teachers and support staff are passionate and committed. They bring energy and a little bit of magic to each classroom, igniting a love of learning in every child.
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Senior success
As a truly independent school, we value and nurture individuality. We’ll help you find exactly the right senior school to fit your child.
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Our community
A network of people ready to welcome every family that joins. You'll feel right at home.
1
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Our setting
60 acres of stunning grounds and parkland for our children to explore and enjoy. Plus unbeatable on-site facilities.
2
Find out more
Our Values
Three honest values at the core of everything we do.
Explore. Express. Excel.
3
Find out more
Inspired teaching
Our teachers and support staff are passionate and committed. They bring energy and a little bit of magic to each classroom, igniting a love of learning in every child.
4
5
Find out more
Senior success
As a truly independent school, we value and nurture individuality. We’ll help you find exactly the right senior school to fit your child.
6
Find out more
Our community
A network of people ready to welcome every family that joins. You'll feel right at home.
Meet our teachers
Hear from our team
Watch our video to discover the unique reasons why some of our team fell in love with education and with our school. It’s these people (and all our staff) and their stories that make The Downs truly special. So over to you, team…
Our values
Meet our values characters
Nik-Nak, Pebble and Twiglet are characters who help bring our three core values to life: Explore. Express. Excel. Values that infiltrate everything we do, helping children find the best version of themselves. Because children who know who they are go on to do amazing things.
Testimonial
There is a unique atmosphere of joyful purposefulness at The Downs.
Mrs Fenna-Brown – Parent
