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The South Downs School
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.9 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
178
Capacity
160
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this school demonstrates strong overall performance and satisfaction among parents, with 92% expressing happiness with their experience. However, published data indicates that there are currently no pupils achieving expected or higher standards in key stage 2 for reading, writing, and maths, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
Other4.5%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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50.77728, 0.25245 · BN20 8NU
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN142745
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The South Downs School rated by Ofsted?
The South Downs School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2014.
Is The South Downs School a good school?
The South Downs School scores 86.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The South Downs School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, The South Downs School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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