The South Downs School
Academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 164 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 160 |
| Free school meals | 42.00% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thesouthfieldtrust.com |
| Telephone | 01323730302 |
| URN | 142745 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 13 November 2024, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Summerdown School (special school, about 2.3 km)
- The Lindfield School (special school, about 2.9 km)
- Hazel Court School (special school, about 4.8 km)
- Cuckmere House School (special school, about 8.7 km)
- The Ropemakers' Academy (special school, about 10.0 km)
- Bowden House School (special school, about 10.5 km)
- St Mary's School (special school, about 18.2 km)
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College (special school, about 18.3 km)
Browse: Special schools in East Sussex
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.