Downlands Community School was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2023 and the report from this short inspection is presented below.
In response to this helpful report, the school leadership team and governing body have reflected and identified clear areas for development to address the priorities raised. You can hear more about the headteacher’s response to this report by clicking on the link below:
The school is committed to continually seeking to improve our offer for children and families as part of a culture which respects feedback and embraces a Growth Mindset. The leadership team carry out self evaluation exercises every half term and provide feedback to all stakeholders on how it is progressing in relation to improvement priorities. The latest School Improvement Plan is shown below:
It is important to note the context of the school when considering school improvement priorities. Downlands Community school is one of 4 schools in England which is situated ‘behind the wire’ of an armed forces base. As such, mobility of pupils is high due to the demands of serving parents. Below is a document which summarises mobility in each class at the end of the latest academic year as well as considering typical mobility levels over the last 25 years.