Downlands Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Dale Avenue, BN6 8LP |
| School Website | downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1273845892 |
| URN | 126087 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 October 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 29 November 2016 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 19 January 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 10 February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 30 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 March 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 559 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 548 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 266 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| As first preference | 312 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 271 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 269 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 626 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 642 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 627 |
| As first preference | 348 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 475 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 473 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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