Ash Manor School vs Downlands Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Manor School
Ash · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,252 students
Downlands Community School
Hassocks · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
| Measure | Ash Manor School Ash, South East | Downlands Community School Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #201 of 679 | #73 of 679 |
| National rank | #952 of 4,090 | #255 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,252 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | 66.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.4% | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ash | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashmanorschool.com | downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downlands Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 71.6).
- •Ash Manor School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 1,250.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ash Manor School better than Downlands Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Downlands Community School ranks higher (90.2 vs 71.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ash Manor School and Downlands Community School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Ash and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Manor School: 1,252. Downlands Community School: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Manor School and Downlands Community School rank in South East?
Ash Manor School is 201st of 679 and Downlands Community School is 73rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).