The South Downs School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 4–11 · Eastbourne, East Sussex
The South Downs School is an other school in Eastbourne, East Sussex for ages 4–11 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 13 November 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- East Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 164 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 13 November 2024
Strengths
- “The South Downs School is a happy, welcoming and inclusive community.”
- “Pupils quickly settle into school life.”
- “This is because adults take the time to know pupils’ complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
To improve
- “At times, pupils struggle to manage their behaviours, feelings and emotions.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in East Sussex.
- The Cavendish School 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Gildredge House 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Summerdown School 1.4 mi Not judged
- Eastbourne College 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Anderida Learning Centre 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Andrew's Prep 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Lindfield School 1.8 mi Standards maintained
- Bede's Prep School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade