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OpenURN 114680

Downs View Special School

Community special school · Brighton · BN2 6BB

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

224

Local authority

Brighton and Hove

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 3–19, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 224 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 60.8%.

Open schools in Brighton
63
Academies among open schools in Brighton
13% (8)
Open schools in BN2
28
Open schools in Brighton and Hove LA
83

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
114680

Location

Address
Warren Road, Woodingdean
Postcode
BN2 6BB
Town
Brighton
County
East Sussex
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
224
Boys / girls
175 / 49
School capacity
223
Capacity fill
224 / 223 (100%)
Free school meals
60.8%
FSM pupils
107
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01273601680
Website
http://www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

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