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Learning, Growing and Succeeding Together

Welcome to The Downley School

This half-term our value is: Teamwork

 

Our website is here to give you a flavour of our school, but it can't replace a visit! If you are interested in finding out more about the school please do phone or email us to make an appointment. Much has changed in the last few years and we are proud of the journey we have travelled. 

 

 

Why Choose Us?

… I just wanted to say thank you to you and all the staff at The Downley School for guiding 'our son' so well through these important years. ​ Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Downley…I don't think that you and your staff will ever fully understand the difference that you have made and continue to make. The encouragement, support and care that you give to our children to help them feel safe and secure, to challenge them to be the best they can be, and to enable them to build friendships, a love of learning and the belief that they can face whatever is ahead, is invaluable.​ So, thank you. Thank you for turning our school around, for enabling our children to feel part of a community, and for forming strong foundations on which they can build.​

Parent

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and your staff throughout the year. The dedication, care, and tireless effort you all put into creating a positive, nurturing environment for your pupils does not go unnoticed. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of your school community, and to support the amazing work you do day in and day out.​

Jack Oxenham, Premier Education

Just to say a BIG THANK YOU on behalf the residents at The Heights that attended The Wrong Way Round on Tuesday afternoon. It really was a spectacular show. The residents were particularly thrilled to see all the lovely dancing and to hear the children’s singing too. We were also impressed with your “stage Hands” who all seemed to know exactly what to do and when. And the same goes to your lighting and sound crew. Everyone it seemed had a part to play. Thank you so much for the invite and we look forward to many more. Please do come and see us again in the new term as that intergenerational mix works really well for all of us. Once again, thank you so much!​

Junior Walker, Activity Co-ordinator, The Heights

Open Days for September 2026 Reception Intake

Open Days will be held on the following dates from 09.30-11.00 hours:



Tuesday 21st October 2025

Wednesday 5th November 2025

Tuesday 25th November 2025

Thursday 11th December 2025

Thursday 8th Jan 2026



Please call the School Office on 01494 527033 or email office@dnl.odbst.org if you would like to attend.