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 2027 / 28
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 23 October 2027 to Sunday, 31 October 2027
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 12 February 2028 to Sunday, 20 February 2028
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Monday, 24 July 2028
98 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 27 May 2028 to Sunday, 4 June 2028
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Tuesday, 25 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
38 days
Next up: October half term, 23 October 2027.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/sc. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
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 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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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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