The Downley School Catchment Area
The Downley School is a academy sponsor led primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
380
Pupils
420
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2022
The Downley School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Downley School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →The Downley School — School Information
- Full address
- Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5AL
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149485
Other Primary Schools in High Wycombe
If The Downley School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.
Bledlow Ridge School Catchment Area
Community school · HP14 4AZ
Marsh School Catchment Area
Community school · HP11 1RW
Tylers Green First School Catchment Area
Community school · HP10 8EF
Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · HP12 4LR
Ash Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HP13 7HT
Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Community school · HP15 6UG
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Downley School
Is The Downley School oversubscribed? ▾
The Downley School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Downley School? ▾
Admission to The Downley School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Downley School cover? ▾
The Downley School is a primary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Downley School? ▾
The Downley School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.