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The South Downs School

Goodgraded 13/11/2024Ages 4–11178 pupilsDoes not apply
Eastbourne, BN20 8NU
East Sussex

The South Downs School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Eastbourne, within the East Sussex local authority. The school has around 178 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/11/2024, The South Downs School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Eastbourne can view The South Downs School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Eastbourne (BN20 8NU), The South Downs 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.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.8%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence41.8%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher12.5England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS63%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals42.1%England avg 26.3%
English not first language11.6%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Eastbourne
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Pashley Down Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miMotcombe Infants' SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Cavendish School0.4 miOcklynge Junior School0.6 miRatton SchoolGood · 1.0 miGildredge House0.9 mi
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