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Downlands Community School

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Downlands Community School

Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP

Community school
Pupils
1,250
Ages
11-16
FSM
7.9%
Attainment 8
57.2
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.2%
Basics 9-5
66.2%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.8%
EBacc APS
5.32
EBacc 9-5
36.4%
EBacc 9-4
53.7%
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About Downlands Community School

Downlands Community School is a secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. The school has around 1,250 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Downlands Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Downlands Community School

What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?
Downlands Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Downlands Community School's latest exam results?
Downlands Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Downlands Community School located?
Downlands Community School is a secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex (BN6 8LP).
How many pupils attend Downlands Community School?
Downlands Community School has around 1,250 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Downlands Community School with other schools?
View Downlands Community School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Sussex.