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Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ
Independent school for ages 7–18 in Leatherhead. Mixed intake.
Downsend School is an independent school in Leatherhead, Surrey, for boys and girls aged 7 to 18, with a sixth form.
Its ISI inspection in January 2026 found standards and safeguarding standards met.
The school describes itself as innovative and forward-thinking, with a Future Skills vision for preparing pupils for a changing world. It says learning is brought to life through creative and problem-solving approaches, while inspectors in January 2026 noted a clear direction and stronger academic rigour across phases.
Ages 7–18 · All-through
613 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed