Downlands Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Downlands Community School
Address: Dale Avenue
Town/City: Hassocks
County: West Sussex
Postcode: BN6 8LP
Telephone Number: 01273 845892
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Ashdown
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1250 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.2%

Location and administration

URN: 126087
DfE Number: 938/4105
UKPRN: 10015265
UPRN: 100062273115
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Hassocks (E05014726)

Easting & Northing: 530922E, 115188N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 18.98" N 0° 8' 18.83" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWVC6+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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