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title: "The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited — check charity number 310279 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 310279. Education/training charity based in Charlton Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-downs-school-charlton-house-limited
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:00:09.627Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited is a registered charity (number 310279) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £5,827,629 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited?

Registered charity number

310279

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Charlton Drive

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£5,827,629

Website

[www.thedownsschool.co.uk](http://www.thedownsschool.co.uk/)

## What does The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited do?

For the advancement of education of boys and girls aged 4 to 13

## What causes is The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 310279) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited's charity number?

The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited's charity number is 310279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 310279?

Search 310279 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited do?

For the advancement of education of boys and girls aged 4 to 13

Does The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited?

The Downs School (Charlton House) Limited's website is http://www.thedownsschool.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/310279).