Downlands Community School
| Type | Co-Educational Secondary School |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Rose Hetherton |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location | Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LP England |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| DfE URN | 126087 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1200 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
Coordinates: 50°55′17″N 0°08′19″W / 50.92129°N 0.13871°W
Downlands Community School is a maintained comprehensive for pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently caters for around 1200 pupils. It is recognised as a specialist Science and Mathematics school and also has the Sportsmark.
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[edit] Location
The school is located in the West Sussex village of Hassocks, and has been considerably enlarged in the recent past with the addition of a new maths block, sports hall[1] and generation three AstroTurf open air training pitch.[2] The sports hall and astro turf pitch are managed, on behalf of the school, by Freedom Leisure and are extensively used by the local community out of school hours.[3] [4]
[edit] Staff and governors
The Headteacher is Mrs Hetherton and the Chair of Governors is Di Hunt.
[edit] Clubs & Activities
- Science Club
- Textiles Club
- Individual Study /Homework Club
- Cipher Club
- Choir
- Debating Society
- Art Club
- Black & White Photography
- Bookshop
- Advanced base level narcotics herbology club
- Chess Club
- School Magazine
- Stamp Club
- Warhammer Club
- Year 11 Yearbook Committee
- Year 11 Prom Committee
- Eco-club
- Christian Union
- Multi faith alternative religious support union
[edit] Academic achievement
In 2009 the school achieved 62% of pupils with the equivalent of 5 or more GCSEs grade C or above including English and Maths. [5][6]
[edit] References
- ^ Downlands School Sports Hall, Hassocks | Education Projects | John Packer Associates
- ^ Petworth Schools
- ^ hassocks sports centre, freedom leisure hassocks, downlands community school
- ^ Freedom Leisure | Hassocks | We'll show you how
- ^ BBC NEWS | Education | League Tables | Performance results for Downlands Community School
- ^ BBC NEWS | Education | League Tables | Secondary schools in West Sussex
[edit] External links
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