Downlands Community School
Secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex. Report card, Jul 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 7 July 2026, report published 8 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 2.1 milesThe Burgess Hill Academy
Some aspects not as strong (Dec 2024)
- 3.2 milesSt Paul's Catholic College
Outstanding (Feb 2023)
- 4.1 milesPatcham High School
School remains Good (Apr 2023)
- 4.8 milesBrighton Aldridge Community Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Apr 2025)
- 4.9 milesVarndean School
Good (Oct 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.