178
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 13/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEast Sussex
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The South Downs School · Primary · East Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
178
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NU
Local authority
East Sussex
Website
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 | 178 | 13.4 | 100% | 9% | 37% | 10% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 168 | 12.5 | 100% | 10% | 36% | 11% | 42% |
| 2022/23 | 144 | 10.4 | 100% | 8% | 38% | 12% | 40% |
| 2021/22 | 162 | 9.1 | 100% | 7% | 38% | 14% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 158 | 9.1 | 100% | 6% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 141 | 9.9 | 100% | 8% | 23% | 7% | 19% |
| 2017/18 | — | 8.0 | — | — | — | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 136 | 6.6 | 100% | 10% | 22% | 7% | 20% |
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