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Downlands Community School
Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.5 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE attainment, this secondary school stands out with an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. An impressive 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% reach grade 5 or higher. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 76%, indicating a robust academic focus, making it a solid choice for parents seeking a supportive and high-achieving environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.3 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 76% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.92131, -0.13871 · BN6 8LP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126087
School typeCommunity school
Websitedownlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Downlands Community School rated by Ofsted?
Downlands Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Downlands Community School a good school?
Downlands Community School scores 75.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Downlands Community School in GCSEs?
Downlands Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.3. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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