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The Downs Preparatory School

North Somerset, BS48 1PFAll-throughAges 4–13MixedPrivate

About The Downs Preparatory School

The Downs Preparatory School is an independent day school in North Somerset, South West, for pupils aged 4 to 13 for boys and girls. GIAS records 243 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 300.

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GIAS school facts

Official identity and contact facts; operational fees and services appear only when separately reviewed.

Age range
4–13
Education stages
Early years, Primary, Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Pupils on roll
243
Published capacity
300
Inspectorate
ISI inspection regime
Day-school evidence
No boarders; Does not have boarders
Area classification
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Address
Charlton Drive, Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1PF
Telephone
01275852008
School website
Visit official website

Source: GIAS establishment record · published 20/08/2026

Pupils and staffing

Official figures for 2025/26.

Pupils
243
Girls / boys
106 / 137
Teachers (headcount)
31
Teachers (FTE)
25
Pupils per teacher FTE — not class size
9.7
Area classification
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Source: official publication (04/06/2026) · official publication (04/06/2026)

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