The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 19–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Ms Vanessa Hickey
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
7 Old London Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8XR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPatcham House Special School
Special school · Very close
Patcham Infant School
Primary · Very close
Patcham Junior School
Primary · 575m away
Westdene Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Adina School
Independent · 1.0km away
Dorothy Stringer School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Varndean School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downs View Life Skills College's Ofsted rating?
Downs View Life Skills College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Downs View Life Skills College take?
Downs View Life Skills College caters for pupils aged 19 to 25.
Where is Downs View Life Skills College?
Downs View Life Skills College is in Brighton, BN1 8XR, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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