88
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
45%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 16/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWiltshire
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Downland School · All-through · Wiltshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
88
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
20%
Persistent absence
45%
Contact
Address
Downlands Road, Devizes, SN10 5EF
Local authority
Wiltshire
Website
Telephone
Email
—
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 88 | 6.1 | 100% | 0% | 58% | 20% | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 94 | 5.7 | 100% | 0% | 61% | 26% | 57% |
| 2022/23 | 97 | 6.9 | 100% | 1% | 66% | 23% | 60% |
| 2021/22 | 95 | 8.8 | 100% | 1% | 65% | 23% | 63% |
| 2020/21 | 91 | 8.3 | 100% | 1% | 68% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 79 | 5.3 | 100% | 2% | 62% | 19% | 56% |
| 2017/18 | 62 | 5.3 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 23% | 67% |
| 2016/17 | 68 | 8.9 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 21% | 48% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.