The Downs Preparatory School, Bristol

Just five miles outside of central Bristol, this proper ruddy-cheeked prep school is a place where children are really encouraged to be children. There are 60 acres of sensational grounds for pupils to let off steam in, and wellies are a key part of the school uniform. Headed up by hugely popular head Debbie Isaachsen, The Downs is down-to-earth and academically tip-top; pupils head off to all the top independent schools in the southwest, often with a scholarship in tow. STEM is a key part of the curriculum, everyone gets to play in a team (the school punches well above its small school weight...

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	£4,572
Year 1	£4,572
Year 2	£5,137
Year 3	£5,632
Year 4	£6,946
Year 5	£6,946
Year 6	£6,946
Year 7	£6,946
Year 8	£6,946

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Address
Charlton House, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PF

Contact
office@thedownsschool.co.uk
01275 852 008

Website
thedownsschool.co.uk

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