Downlands Community School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
AddressDale Avenue, BN6 8LP
URN126087

School Census

Total 1225
Girls/Boys 600/625
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.0%/51.0%
% pupils where English not first language 2.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 78
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/10/2022 Good
29/11/2016 Outstanding
Inspection Date 04/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 29/11/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74.40%
Entering EBacc 74.40%
EBacc average point score 5.06
Progress 8 0.53
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 84%
Entering EBacc 79%
EBacc average point score 5.27
Progress 8 0.52
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.34
Progress 8 0.58

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications559
As first preference282
As second preference180
As third preference97
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers233
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications548
As first preference301
As second preference129
As third preference116
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers266
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications611
As first preference312
As second preference175
As third preference123
Total Offers Made271
first preference offers269
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications626
As first preference294
As second preference178
As third preference154
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers237
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications642
As first preference293
As second preference206
As third preference143
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers236
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications627
As first preference348
As second preference170
As third preference108
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers234
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications599
As first preference279
As second preference176
As third preference144
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers236
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications475
As first preference250
As second preference137
As third preference88
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers223
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications511
As first preference243
As second preference153
As third preference115
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers221
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications473
As first preference196
As second preference175
As third preference102
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers185
second preference offers21
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications440
As first preference204
As second preference128
As third preference108
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers182
second preference offers19
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree7%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree42%
disagree23%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree32%
agree21%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree28%
agree26%
disagree16%
strongly disagree20%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree46%
agree36%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree42%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree24%
agree50%
disagree18%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree44%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree44%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree43%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin83.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin84.7%
any other white background ethnic origin4.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

The Windmills Junior School

(0.15 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Dale Avenue, , BN6 8LS

Hassocks Infant School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Chancellors Park, , BN6 8EY