Downlands Community School
URN: 126087 • Hassocks BN6 8LP
Overview
- Name
- Downlands Community School
- URN
- 126087
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Wignall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273845892
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP
Summary
Downlands Community School is a mixed secondary school located in Hassocks, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of approximately 1,250 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,200. The school operates as a community school and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, Downlands aims to foster a sense of community among its diverse student body.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its pupils, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills. With a percentage of 7.90% of students eligible for free school meals, Downlands is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive in their education.
As the school continues to evolve, it is committed to engaging with the local community and providing opportunities for parental involvement. Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through the school's website, which is currently undergoing development.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its pupils, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills. With a percentage of 7.90% of students eligible for free school meals, Downlands is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive in their education.
As the school continues to evolve, it is committed to engaging with the local community and providing opportunities for parental involvement. Parents can stay informed about school activities and updates through the school's website, which is currently undergoing development.
Useful links
- log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Weald School, The (89.8)
- Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (76.4)
- The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (76.4)
- St Paul's Catholic College (76.1)
- The St Philip Howard Catholic High School (75.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1250
- Boys
- 632
- Girls
- 618
- FSM %
- 7.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1250 | 632 | 618 | 1200 | 7.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1255 | 627 | 628 | 1200 | 7.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1192 | 604 | 588 | 1200 | 5.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1192 | 604 | 588 | 1200 | 5.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1195 | 607 | 588 | 1200 | 5.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1165 | 602 | 563 | 1100 | 4.50 |
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