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The Downs Preparatory School

Charlton Drive, Wraxall, BS48 1PF

Independent school for ages 4–13 in Wraxall. Mixed intake.

The Downs Preparatory School is an independent preparatory school in a smaller rural setting near Bristol, within North Somerset. It teaches boys and girls aged 4 to 13 and has around 260 pupils.

The school describes community at its core, grounds and parkland of 60 acres, and values of 'explore, express and excel', which are also reflected in its ISI quality summary.

Its ISI inspection in May 2025 found standards met, including safeguarding.

Ages 4–13 · All-through
262 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See North Somerset’s deadlines and how to apply →