Downlands Community School vs The Windmills Junior School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Downlands Community School
Hassocks
The Windmills Junior School
Hassocks
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Community school
Community school
Age Range
11–16
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
West Sussex
West Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1250
363
Capacity
1200
360
Occupancy
104%
101%
FSM %
8.2%
6.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2026
Nov 2021
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
58.3
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
68.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
81%
KS2 Maths
-
79%
KS2 Writing
-
74%