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The South Downs School
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NU
Academy special converter for ages 4–11 in Eastbourne. Mixed intake.
The South Downs School is a mixed primary-age special academy in Eastbourne for ages 4 to 11, with nursery classes and special classes. Its SEN provision includes speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate, severe, and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last full inspection in 2014. The school is in an urban setting in Eastbourne.
Ages 4–11 · Primary age
178 pupils · On roll
Academy special converter · Mixed
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