Downlands Community School

Downlands Community School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 27% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £502,757. Over a 12 month period, 328 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

27%

Mathematics

23%

> Entries

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235

English Language

30%

English Literature

27%

Physics

69%

Chemistry

64%

Biology

63%

Science: Double Award

20%

Geography

53%

Computer Studies Computing

29%

History

44%

Religious Studies

38%

Music

56%

Dance

50%

Drama and Theatre Studies

19%

Physical Education Sports Studies

56%

French

49%

German

22%

Spanish

13%

Design and Technology

40%

Art and Design Fine Art

32%

Art and Design Textiles

15%

DandT Food Technology

28%

Classical Civilisation

35%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

328

Anti-social behaviour

55

Violence and sexual offences

100

Vehicle crime

11

Shoplifting

21

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

41

Public order

35

Robbery

4

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

17

Drugs

11

Bicycle theft

17

Other crime

1

Possession of weapons

3

Headteacher: Mr Mark Wignall

Local Authority: West Sussex

Telephone: 1273845892

Website: downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk

Address: Dale Avenue, null, Hassocks, BN6 8LP

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