The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 62.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Ms Vanessa Hickey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodingdean Primary School
Primary · Very close
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Ovingdean Hall School
Special school · 1.9km away
Oxford International College, Brighton
Independent · 1.9km away
Longhill High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
City Academy Whitehawk
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downs View Special School's Ofsted rating?
Downs View Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downs View Special School?
Downs View Special School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downs View Special School take?
Downs View Special School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Downs View Special School?
Downs View Special School is in Brighton, BN2 6BB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downs View Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Downs View Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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