The South Downs School

About The South Downs School

The South Downs School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 178 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

178 / 160 (111%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU

Phone

01323730302

Executive Headteacher

Rachael Smart

Website

www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The South Downs School?

The South Downs School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The South Downs School have?

The South Downs School has 178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The South Downs School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The South Downs School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The South Downs School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The South Downs School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.

Where is The South Downs School?

The South Downs School is located at Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU.