Special schoolData as of May 2026

Downs View Special School

Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BB

Community special school

Pupils

223

Ages

3-19

FSM

62.4%

Capacity

223

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Downs View Special School

Downs View Special School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Downs View Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — School remains Outstanding
Jun 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Downs View Special School

What is Downs View Special School's Ofsted rating?

Downs View Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Downs View Special School's latest exam results?

Downs View Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Downs View Special School located?

Downs View Special School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN2 6BB).

How many pupils attend Downs View Special School?

Downs View Special School has around 223 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Downs View Special School with other schools?

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