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Downs View Special School
Goodgraded 18/06/2025Ages 3–19223 pupilsDoes not apply
Downs View Special School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Brighton, within the Brighton and Hove local authority. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/06/2025, Downs View Special School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Brighton can view Downs View Special School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Brighton (BN2 6BB), Downs View Special School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-67%
Expected standard (RWM)-67%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake58.5%
Free school meals58.5%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language12.1%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.6%
Attendance89.6%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Brighton
All schools in Brighton →Woodingdean Primary School0.0 miRudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.7 miOxford International College, Brighton1.2 miLonghill High SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.2 miBevendean Primary School and Nursery1.0 miRoedean School1.6 mi
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