The South Downs School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beechy Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8NU |
| Phone | 01323730302 |
| Reference Number | 142745 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 168 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.43%
Girls: 28.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 2 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 3 | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| 4 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 6 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-04-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The South Downs Community Special School | ||
| 2014-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -6.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -7.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pashley Down Infant School
Beechy Avenue, Pashley Down Infant School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NX |
0.08 miles |
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Motcombe Infants' School
Macmillan Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1SN |
0.37 miles |
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Ocklynge Junior School
Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN |
0.62 miles |
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
3 Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8XT |
1.18 miles |
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Stafford Junior School
Ringwood Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UA |
1.57 miles |
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Parkland Infant School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.65 miles |
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Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.65 miles |
|
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XS |
1.71 miles |
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Bourne Primary School
Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD |
1.76 miles |
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Roselands Infants' School
Woodgate Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8PD |
1.84 miles |
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Bede's Prep School
Duke's Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL |
1.87 miles |
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Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
1.99 miles |
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Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE |
1.99 miles |
|
Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
2.22 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7PP |
2.31 miles |
|
Tollgate Community Junior School
Winston Crescent, Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NL |
2.58 miles |
|
West Rise Community Infant School
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL |
2.74 miles |
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West Rise Junior School
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL |
2.77 miles |
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Shinewater Primary School
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED |
2.82 miles |
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The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour South, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5SW |
3.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Cavendish School
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE |
0.42 miles |
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Gildredge House
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB |
0.9 miles |
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Ratton School
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR |
1 miles |
|
East Sussex College Group
Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF |
1.18 miles |
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Summerdown School
3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ |
1.43 miles |
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Eastbourne College
Headmaster's House, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
1.57 miles |
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Anderida Learning Centre
NEVILLE MEWS, 6A NEVILLE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 8HR |
1.72 miles |
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St Andrew's Prep
Meads, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP |
1.72 miles |
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The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ |
1.8 miles |
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The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ |
1.84 miles |
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Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
2.42 miles |
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The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
2.68 miles |
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Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
2.95 miles |
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St Catherine's College
Priory Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7BL |
3.19 miles |