Description
Little Downsend Leatherhead is Independent Primary school in Surrey for kids aged 1 to 5 (Gender - Mixed )
Downsend is an innovative and forward-thinking independent school, with a new vision; to inspire a generation to embrace the future, shaping incredible people who will make change in our world. At Downsend, we prepare our young people for the future with a creative and problem-solving approach. We think big, we celebrate innovation, and we never hold back.
Facilities
Little Downsend - Ages 2-6 years - Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom
The Little Downsend schools are the perfect setting for little people with very big ideas. They provide a warm and caring environment and an innovative and creative approach to learning. We love the natural curiosity of our little learners – we create activities and themes that encourage investigation, discovery, fun and play. We keep the enthusiasm for learning alive by firing up the imagination of every child. We are very proud that last year, 25% of Little Downsend children exceeded the Early Learning goal for Writing, against a National Average of 11%.
Downsend School (Junior) - Ages 6-11 years - Leatherhead
Children join the Junior School in Year 2, continuing their immersive, fun and creative learning experience at Downsend. We'll encourage your child to think beyond the classroom, gaining skills for the future. Our learning is immersive; it’s hands-on, positive and enriching. We focus on brilliant basics, personalised to each child, mixed with specialist teaching in innovative spaces and unforgettable learning experiences like meeting NASA.
Downsend School (Senior) - Ages 11-16 years - Leatherhead
Joining the Downsend Senior School is the start of an exciting journey through to our 3 year GCSE programme. The seniors become truly innovative learners, using their 1-2-1 devices to collaborate in teams, research independently, and develop the skills they will need not only for GCSE success, but for future destinations. Our innovative STRETCH programme gives every pupil the most amazing opportunity to learn, try and exceed their own expectations – through Young Engineers, Science in a box (in collaboration with Pfizer) or Designers of the Future, we give our young people remarkable experiences to become the best version of
Features
Things to note
Sport is part of our DNA
From supporting budding athletes through an elite pathway to providing all pupils with the opportunity to represent their school through competition, the aim is the same. To promote positive wellbeing and develop character and resilience that comes through participation in sport.They offer Football, Rugby (in specific age groups), Cricket, Hockey, and Swimming alongside Athletics, Gymnastics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country, Biathlon, and Tennis. Depending on your child’s age, we’ll focus on the development of different skills – from gross motor skills and coordination at Little Downsend and the Junior School, to agility, cardiovascular endurance, and power in the Senior years. We focus on a holistic approach to sport, teaching the importance of movement alongside the fundamentals of nutrition and an understanding of the human body. All pupils have at least 3 hours of PE/Games a week as part of the curriculum, with opportunities for extra-curricular clubs and matches.
Creative Arts
The Creative Arts are a fundamental part of what Downsend has to offer, as we firmly believe that integrating the arts into traditional academia brings significant benefits to a child’s cognitive growth, to their enjoyment of learning and ultimately to their educational outcomes.In 2022, a £5m investment allowed Downsend to build a cutting edge Creative Arts Centre to showcase the talent within its walls. In June, Downsend launched a multi-purpose performance auditorium with tiered seating for 200, black box drama studio, flexible music and drama teaching space equipped with the latest technology and a recording studio.Although drama, music, art and design are the timetabled subject areas, each encourages the vital life skills of creativity, imagination, expression of feelings and ideas, the ability to work in a team and to communicate. Their impact on your child’s wider learning is influenced by the way we teach these subjects so holistically.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
0.48 miles
