The South Downs School Catchment Area
The South Downs School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
178
Pupils
160
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
The South Downs School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The South Downs School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →The South Downs School — School Information
- Full address
- Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NU
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142745
Other Not applicable Schools in Eastbourne
If The South Downs School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.
Eastbourne College Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN21 4JX
St Andrew's Prep Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN20 7RP
Bede's Prep School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN20 7XL
Anderida Learning Centre Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BN22 8HR
The Lindfield School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · BN22 0BQ
Hazel Court School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · BN23 8EJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The South Downs School
Is The South Downs School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The South Downs School currently has 178 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The South Downs School? ▾
Admission to The South Downs School is managed by East 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 The South Downs School cover? ▾
The South Downs School is a not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The South Downs School? ▾
The South Downs School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.