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Downs View Special School
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Downs View Special School
- All-through
- Brighton and Hove BN2 6BB
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Downs View Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 203 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children at Downs View who have profound or multiple learning disabilities, severe learning disabilities alone, or severe learning challenges combined with autism get specialised instruction.
The students at our Downs View Woodingdean location range in age from 4 to 16 years old, while those at our Downs View Link College, which we recently amalgamated with the Cedar Centre and are now known as Downs View Hollingdean, range in age from 16 to 19.
We recognise that our very special children have individual educational needs and that success in education is strongly affected, not only by our activities but by their lives with their parents and carers.
Due to our focus on communication and interaction—two crucial skills for any young child to be able to grow and learn in their community—we asked for and were granted Specialist Schools Status.
The behaviour support strategy is promoted by all staff members and is based on an understanding of both the child or young person's specific needs and the requirements of other students.
We teach all kids and adults to be considerate of other people's needs and feelings and to respect people of all faiths and cultures.
We hope in reading this you will understand that we believe that, for these unique children and young people, a holistic approach is needed to ensure best outcomes for the children and young people.
We have a wide variety of professionals and therapists associated with the organisation who work in the classrooms and with key staff, so that individual requirements are incorporated into the educational programme and key targets.
Our work is supported on-site by a variety of therapists (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, music therapists, and other specialists) (CAMHS, school nurses, paediatricians).
We collaborate closely with The Seaside View Child Development Center, Adult Social Care, and social workers who come to our facility to review a child's situation. These reviews may include updating a statement of special education needs, providing respite care or outreach services, establishing "Shared Lives," or transferring a child to adult services, among other things.
Brighton and Hove City is lucky to have a number of disability-focused organisations that, for instance, collaborate closely with AMAZE and the Parent Carer Council.
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The students at our Downs View Woodingdean location range in age from 4 to 16 years old, while those at our Downs View Link College, which we recently amalgamated with the Cedar Centre and are now known as Downs View Hollingdean, range in age from 16 to 19.
We recognise that our very special children have individual educational needs and that success in education is strongly affected, not only by our activities but by their lives with their parents and carers.
Due to our focus on communication and interaction—two crucial skills for any young child to be able to grow and learn in their community—we asked for and were granted Specialist Schools Status.
The behaviour support strategy is promoted by all staff members and is based on an understanding of both the child or young person's specific needs and the requirements of other students.
We teach all kids and adults to be considerate of other people's needs and feelings and to respect people of all faiths and cultures.
We hope in reading this you will understand that we believe that, for these unique children and young people, a holistic approach is needed to ensure best outcomes for the children and young people.
We have a wide variety of professionals and therapists associated with the organisation who work in the classrooms and with key staff, so that individual requirements are incorporated into the educational programme and key targets.
Our work is supported on-site by a variety of therapists (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, music therapists, and other specialists) (CAMHS, school nurses, paediatricians).
We collaborate closely with The Seaside View Child Development Center, Adult Social Care, and social workers who come to our facility to review a child's situation. These reviews may include updating a statement of special education needs, providing respite care or outreach services, establishing "Shared Lives," or transferring a child to adult services, among other things.
Brighton and Hove City is lucky to have a number of disability-focused organisations that, for instance, collaborate closely with AMAZE and the Parent Carer Council.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A 0
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | - | 5.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.58% | 55.77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.15% | 7.35% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.9% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.88% | 9.66% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.17% | 59.41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.55% | 9.11% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.19% | 56.23% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.13% | 8.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.3% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.17% | 45.2% |
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 | - | 29.13% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.87% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.13% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.96 |
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 | 95% | 90.79% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.79% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.07% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 37.14% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 45% | 10.43% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 2.15% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.41% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.23% | 43.33% |
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 | - | 30.55% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.82% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.77% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.88 |
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% | 90.77% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.08% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.85% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.08% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 32.15% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.08% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.62% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.05% | 42.55% |
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 | - | 23.05% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.76% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.76% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 2.84 |
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 | - | 69.54% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.62% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.23% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.31% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.23% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.92% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.95% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.9% | 43.01% |
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 | - | 22.85% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.1% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.25% | 16.18% |
| 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 | - | 65.15% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 168 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.85% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.38% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.85% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.46% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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