Secondary school · Hassocks
Downlands Community School term dates
Downlands Community School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Downlands Community School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
West Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8LP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,250
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Website: downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2022.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Downlands Community School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from West Sussex council's standard term dates — Downlands Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Downlands Community School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.