Downlands Community School, located in the village of Hassocks, West Sussex, serves as a community school with a secondary phase catering to mixed-gender students aged 11 to 16. Currently, it accommodates approximately 1,250 pupils, slightly surpassing its official capacity of 1,200. The school is situated in a suburban setting, which provides a blend of rural and urban community influences. It does not have a religious character and follows a non-selective admissions policy. While the school does not offer a sixth form, it plays a vital role in preparing students for the next stage of their education. The institution is led by Headteacher Matt Ashdown, who is committed to maintaining a high standard of education and holistic development for all students. The school's motto, if available, was not mentioned in the provided data.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
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