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The South Downs School is a primary special school in Eastbourne, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 6.6%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.2%.
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The South Downs School has an overall absence rate of 11.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The South Downs School is 6.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.8
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Data Score
Computed from 9 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.