• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Carpenter

Carpenter

Mary Carpenter (3 April 1807 – 14 June 1877)

Some people think good deeds while other simply get on and do good deeds. Mary Carpenter was one of those people who rolled up her sleeves and got on with it. She was not born to money and was looked down on in Victorian society as women were expected to follow the lead of men and remain in domestic ignorance. This was not the life for young Marry who was a fighter, working in slums of Bristol she set up schools for the poor, campaigned against slavery and pioneered women’s right to higher education.

Anti- establishment she rocked the boat and upset a lot of powerful figures. Even the Pope got involved when he condemned her free spirit and demands for equality. In her life Mary had nothing nor expected anything from anyone, but no one has made a bigger difference to the society and city we live in today.

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Head of House

Ms Feltham

Ms Feltham

Welcome to Carpenter house named after Mary Carpenter who was one of the most remarkable women in Bristol's history. Carpenter house is full of fantastic young people who support each other in achieving the very best in every aspect of life, both within and beyond school. In Carpenter house we recognise, support and celebrate the achievements of each individual, whilst working together to achieve excellence for our house. I am immensely proud to have been given the opportunity to lead Carpenter House.

Top 5 House Point Scorers Table Per Year Group

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Name Tutor Group
DULAI Pardeep 9G
SHEPPARD Chloe 7K
TANNER Jodie 8L
REED-JONES Ruby 7K
HOOPER Sophie 7K
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