The South Downs School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 12 November 2024
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 160
- Girls / boys
- 30% / 70%
- Free school meals
- 36%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.9
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 61.6
- Leadership (FTE)
- 3.6
- Part-time teachers
- 30%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
92%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
26 responses up to 1 September 2025 · 15% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
88% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
96% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
81% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
0% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
96% agree
Questions about The South Downs School
What is The South Downs School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted last inspected The South Downs School on 12 November 2024 and did not give an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.
How many pupils are at The South Downs School?
The South Downs School had 178 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 160. It is a mixed school.
