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Downlands Community School

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Downlands Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 1225 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Downlands is a conventional institution with conventional principles.
Our mission is to educate young people so they can contribute positively to society on the social, environmental, and economic levels by being caring, engaged, responsible, and successful citizens.
We are proud of the fact that Downlands has consistently produced great GCSE results over a long period of time.
Last year, 79% of students received the equivalent of 5 A*-C grades in English and mathematics, while 82% of students received a level 4 in both subjects.
We also applaud an excellent curriculum that gives all children a plenty of options, irrespective of their aptitude.
We approach education holistically, and the extracurricular opportunities we provide let students pursue a wide range of interests.
All of our pupils are able to participate in competitive sports thanks to our athletic programme.
In addition to a wide range of other activities, we provide Duke of Edinburgh, Forest Schools, MasterChef lessons, tours and exchanges to France, China, and India.
Beautiful new facilities, including a new music suite, dance studio, 10 additional classrooms, increased circulation, and many more ancillary amenities, were made possible by our recently finished $6 million building project.
Our 3G all-weather pitch's surface has recently been replaced, and the results are astounding.
We put learning at the centre of all we do, and we're dedicated to our neighbourhood, the best possible patient outcomes, and the highest standards of care.
Student outcomes are significantly impacted by leadership, namely by enhancing the standard of leadership at all levels and with all of our employees.
To make sure that students follow a comprehensive curriculum that encourages aspiration, career development, and successful involvement in society, we are currently collaborating with all relevant parties.
For everyone in our community, we strive to offer the greatest standards of care, safety, and welfare.
A community school is Community Downlands.
We are dedicated to serving the community and understand that effective participation in it improves student achievement.
The school gives back to the neighbourhood in a remarkable way; it truly is a community school.
Students' needs are well-met by staff.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
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Snobe grade
B-
B
B
B
Ofset report
Good Good Good Good
Age range
11-16 11-16 11-18 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
16.6 18.2 17.2 17.2
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.58 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 57.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 26.18% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 38.25% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 78% 19.43% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 45% 10.22% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 60% 13.83% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 5.34 2.7 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 90.25% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 167 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 86.98% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 43.02% 34.04%
School sixth forms 8% 21.15% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 65% 13.38% 10.43%
Other education destinations 1% 9.44% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships SP 1.4% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.9% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.42 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 2 24.14% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 4 38.12% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 79% 23.17% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 4 9.39% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 48% 8 13.84% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.9 2.62 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 90% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 165 134
Pupils staying in education 88% 84.45% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 19% 39.52% 33.35%
School sixth forms 3% 22% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 63% 12.55% 8.49%
Other education destinations 2% 10.32% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 2.82% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.57% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.42 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 54.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 6 24.72% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 3 36.64% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 66% 19.75% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 4 8.94% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 9 12.84% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.98 2.58 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 85.5% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 208 173 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 75.5% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 25% 35.98% 28.39%
School sixth forms 5% 23.21% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 66% 12.43% 9.1%
Other education destinations 1% 6.36% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.33% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.1% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 25.54% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 37.52% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 59% 20.17% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 11.18% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 12.28% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 82.78% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 173 144
Pupils staying in education - 66.41% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 36.41% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 22.2% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 58% 11.44% 9%
Other education destinations - 5.59% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.49% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.68% 2.47%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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