Downlands Community School Catchment Area
Downlands Community School is a community secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1250 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,250
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Downlands Community School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Downlands Community School are allocated by West Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Downlands Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 7.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126087
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Frequently Asked Questions — Downlands Community School
Is Downlands Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Downlands Community School currently has 1250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Downlands Community School? ▾
Admission to Downlands Community School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Downlands Community School cover? ▾
Downlands Community School is a secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Downlands Community School? ▾
Downlands Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.