223
Pupils · 2024/25
14%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 12/02/2020
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Downs View Special School · All-through · Brighton and Hove
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
223
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
14%
FSM eligible
63%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BB
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 223 | 7.4 | 100% | 14% | 63% | 10% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 216 | 7.0 | 100% | 14% | 58% | 10% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 203 | 6.9 | 100% | 15% | 58% | 11% | 40% |
| 2021/22 | 201 | 5.9 | 100% | 12% | 60% | 9% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 197 | 5.8 | 100% | 11% | 49% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 218 | 7.2 | 100% | 15% | 59% | 9% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 144 | 6.3 | 100% | 17% | 48% | 8% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 129 | 5.9 | 100% | 15% | 51% | 7% | 21% |
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