Welcome - The South Downs School 

South Downs School is a special school for pupils with significant learning and developmental needs. 

At South Downs, we believe that every pupil should have the opportunity to connect with others and be fully included in the world around them. We offer a personalised, bespoke, and creative curriculum, with a tailored approach that empowers each pupil to live life to the fullest at every stage of their journey. 

We are extremely proud of, and place great value on, our partnerships with parents and carers. By working closely together, we provide engaging and motivating learning experiences that lead to outstanding outcomes for all our pupils. 

Our pupils show us every day that they enjoy their learning, have fun, and are given meaningful opportunities to contribute to the wider community. 

When you visit us, you’ll see our values and vision lived out by everyone in our school community—creating a highly positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture. We look forward to welcoming you so you can experience the quality of South Downs School first-hand. 

We are proud to be graded Outstanding by Ofsted. 

If you would like to arrange a visit or request paper copies of any school or Trust documents or policies, please contact the school office using the details below. 

Rachael Smart  

Head Teacher  

East Site, Shinewater Lane, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8AT 

Email: officesdse@thesouthfieldtrust.com 

Tel: 01323 761061 (Receptionist Joanne)                                                                           

West Site, Beechy Avenue, Old Town, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU 

Email: officesdsw@thesouthfieldtrust.com

Tel: 01323 730302 (Receptionists Julie and Claire)