Downlands Community School

Downlands Community School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 29% 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 £547,483. Over a 12 month period, 270 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

29%

Mathematics

27%

> Entries

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238

English Language

30%

English Literature

31%

Physics

77%

Chemistry

77%

Biology

71%

Science: Double Award

15%

Geography

36%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

45%

Religious Studies

47%

Music

41%

Dance

18%

Drama and Theatre Studies

39%

Physical Education Sports Studies

59%

French

26%

German

27%

Spanish

22%

Design and Technology

32%

Art and Design Fine Art

41%

Art and Design Textiles

0%

DandT Food Technology

17%

Classical Civilisation

25%

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

270

Anti-social behaviour

30

Violence and sexual offences

78

Vehicle crime

17

Shoplifting

13

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

37

Public order

22

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

21

Drugs

5

Bicycle theft

10

Other crime

22

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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