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Downlands Community School

Hassocks · West Sussex · BN6 8LP. secondary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 57.3
English & maths 9–4: 86%

Ofsted publication date: 23/11/2022. Open Ofsted report

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What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?

Downlands Community School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 23/11/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Downlands Community School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 57.3. English and maths 9–4: 86%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Downlands Community School?

Downlands Community School is in Hassocks (BN6 8LP), West Sussex. URN 126087.

How do I compare Downlands Community School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 04 October 2022). Open the full PDF for context.

Learning is at the heart of all that Downland’s Community School does. Leaders have high expectations for learning and behaviour and pupils work hard to live up to these. Pupils share warm and trusting relationships with staff. They receive strong pastoral care and speak highly of the staff, who help them when they are…

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Downlands Community School
URN: 126087
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Hassocks
Postcode: BN6 8LP
Ofsted overall: Good (23/11/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126087/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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