The South Downs School

Not applicable Academy special converter • Open

Contact

Beechy Avenue
Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 8NU

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
150
Pupils
178 (Boys: 125, Girls: 53)
Free School Meals
35.9%
Capacity utilisation
119% (178 / 150)
Establishment type
Academy special converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Apr 2016
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
142745
LAESTAB
8457030
UKPRN
10056150
Establishment No.
7030
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Outstanding (Grade 1) published 17 Jul 2014
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
168
Age range
4–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
The Southfield Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Outstanding
    17 Jul 2014
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Outstanding
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is not effective (17 Jul 2014)