Downlands Community School vs Hassocks Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downlands Community School
Hassocks · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
Hassocks Infant School
Hassocks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Downlands Community School Hassocks, South East | Hassocks Infant School Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #73 of 679 | #85 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #255 of 4,090 | #359 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,250 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,250 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hassocks | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hassocks Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 90.2).
- •Downlands Community School is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 266.
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 Downlands Community School better than Hassocks Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hassocks Infant School ranks higher (94.5 vs 90.2 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 Downlands Community School and Hassocks Infant School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Hassocks and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downlands Community School: 1,250. Hassocks Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downlands Community School and Hassocks Infant School rank in South East?
Downlands Community School is 73rd of 679 and Hassocks Infant School is 85th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).