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Downs View Life Skills College

 

Contact Details

Address:
 7 Old London Road
 Patcham
 Brighton
 East Sussex BN1 8XR
Telephone: 01273 551028

School Type

Phase: Ages 19-25
Type: Special Sixth Form College
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Ms Vanessa Hickey (since September 2020)
Previous Headteacher: Adrian Carver
Sex: Mixed
Local child deprivation rate: 16.3% (4km radius)

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Constituency: Brighton, Pavilion
Electoral Ward: Patcham & Hollingbury

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 9th May 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
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