After seven years of dedicated leadership, Andrew Hobbs will be retiring from his role as Head of Downside School at the end of this academic year. During his tenure he has overseen significant development across all areas of school life, championed academic excellence and strengthened the school’s pastoral and boarding provision. His calm authority, individual...
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Downside School opens new modern new Sixth Form Centre
Downside School is excited to announce the official opening of its new Sixth Form Centre, a modern and inspiring space that has quickly become a favourite hub for both Upper and Lower Sixth pupils. Housed in the building that once served as the monks’ refectory, the Centre blends the rich architectural heritage of the school...
Downside School and St Vigor & St John Primary hold joint celebration
Downside School and St Vigor & St John Primary School in Chilcompton came together for an incredible joint celebration focusing on the Olympics. Downside welcomed 218 pupils and 28 members of staff from St Vigor & St John to celebrate the start of the Olympic games in Paris, and the collaboration between the two schools....
Downside School awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate
Downside School has been graded ‘Outstanding’ in all nine categories by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate, following the visit of inspectors on 25-26 April 2024, looking at the school’s Catholic life and mission, religious education and collective worship. Head, Mr Hobbs said, “I am delighted to share the report following our visit from the Catholic Schools...