Welcome to the Downsend School Virtual Experience.
We are delighted to introduce you to Downsend. We can't wait to meet you and to introduce you to our inspirational school, staff, and pupils. In the meantime, we hope this virtual experience will give you a taste of what Downsend is all about.
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Meet the Heads
We are delighted to welcome Mrs Rebecca Tear as the incoming Executive Head of Downsend School. Joining us in September 2025, Mrs Tear is an experienced and inspiring leader, with a wealth of expertise. Known for her innovative and forward-thinking approach, Bex has guided academic success, developed broad and engaging curricula, and built strong relationships with school communities.
Over the last 12 years, our Executive Head of Downsend, Mr Ian Thorpe, has been the very embodiment of the schools’ approach to life. Outward looking, unafraid of change, or to hold strong opinions on the British Education system, Ian thrives on solving problems and finding new and different ways of doing things.
Heading up all three Little Downsends, Lisa Burns brings boundless energy, meticulously high standards and a willingness to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the very best, most exciting, most innovative experience for even our littlest children.
Meet our fantastic pupils
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