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Downlands Community School

State school · Hassocks, BN6 8LP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,255 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,255 ·
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Wignall

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Windmills Junior School 35 %
St Lawrence CofE Primary School 31 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 9 %
Albourne Church of England Primary School 9 %
London Meed Community Primary School 2 %
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill 2 %
Twineham CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
73
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,255
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Dale Avenue
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 8LP
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Telephone: 01273 845892

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Downlands Community School Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP
1,255 Pupil numbers
6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.90
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.53 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Downlands Community School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
14 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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