The South Downs School
The South Downs School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 4–11, in Eastbourne, BN20, in the East Sussex council area. It has 164 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 November 2024): Standards maintained.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 13 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (25 June 2014) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 15 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 164 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 11.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 5.06% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 94.94% | 2024/25 |
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