Downside School
Other independent school · Ages 11–18 · 249 pupils · Radstock
The council’s dates, for reference
Downside School sets its own term dates. These are Somerset’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days
Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Published through to 2028/29.
Read from somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/sc. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Downside School
Downside School is a school for ages 11 to 18 in Radstock, Somerset, with 249 pupils.
TypeOther independent school
CouncilSomerset
Pupils249 of 420 places
AdmitsMixed
CharacterRoman Catholic
Sixth formHas a sixth form
BoardersBoarding school
Opened1 January 1945
URN123910
Websitewww.downside.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
St Vigor & St John Church School
0.5 mi · Primary
Norton Hill Primary School
1.6 mi · Primary
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School
1.8 mi · Primary
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
1.9 mi · Primary
Norton Hill Academy
2 mi · Secondary
Somervale Secondary School
2.1 mi · Secondary
Where it is
RadstockSomerset
BA3 4RJ
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