Downlands Community School
Community school
Hassocks, BN6 8LP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
2 of 7 in Mid Sussex
Pupils
1,250
First preferences per place
1.07
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 54.9 | 57.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 58% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 61% | 65% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.51 | 0.53 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Burgess Hill Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
- St Paul's Catholic College · 3.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- Patcham High School · 4.1 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Chailey School · 4.9 mi · Report card · Top 29% in England
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy · 4.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Varndean School · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
The neighbourhood
Downlands Community School is in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint (typical home £550,000, crime low).
What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?
Downlands Community School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Downlands Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Downlands Community School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.