Downs View Special School
URN: 114680 • Brighton BN2 6BB
Overview
- Name
- Downs View Special School
- URN
- 114680
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Hickey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273601680
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warren Road, Brighton BN2 6BB
Summary
Downs View Special School is a community special school located in Brighton, catering to a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, with a capacity of 224. The school is dedicated to providing an aspirational learning environment that prioritises dignity and respect, ensuring that every student can reach their potential through effective communication and resilience-building.
The school offers a range of facilities and resources designed to support the diverse needs of its students. With a significant percentage (62.40%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, Downs View is committed to addressing the challenges faced by its community and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual learning needs, allowing students to thrive in a supportive setting.
Downs View also places a strong emphasis on community engagement, regularly hosting events such as coffee mornings and school photos to foster connections among families and staff. The school’s ethos revolves around respect, aspiration, and resilience, aiming to create a nurturing environment where students can learn and grow together. For more information, please visit their website at [Downs View Special School](http://www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk/).
The school offers a range of facilities and resources designed to support the diverse needs of its students. With a significant percentage (62.40%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, Downs View is committed to addressing the challenges faced by its community and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual learning needs, allowing students to thrive in a supportive setting.
Downs View also places a strong emphasis on community engagement, regularly hosting events such as coffee mornings and school photos to foster connections among families and staff. The school’s ethos revolves around respect, aspiration, and resilience, aiming to create a nurturing environment where students can learn and grow together. For more information, please visit their website at [Downs View Special School](http://www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Events & Activities (calendar)
- Here’s (download)
- About Us (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Values & Ethos (other)
- Our Policies & Procedures (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School & College Hours & Term Times (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hill Park School (66.2)
- St. John's College (Brighton) (60.2)
- University of Brighton (60.2)
- The Connected Hub (56.0)
- Oxford International College, Brighton (52.6)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 224
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 167
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 62.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 167 | 56 | 224 | 62.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 159 | 57 | 218 | 54.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 142 | 59 | 215 | 55.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 142 | 59 | 215 | 55.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 197 | 144 | 53 | 215 | 55.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 153 | 62 | 215 | 50.30 |
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