Compare Central Hub Brighton and Downs View Special School and Hill Park School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Central Hub Brighton (Not applicable) in Brighton; Downs View Special School (Not applicable) in Brighton; Hill Park School (Not applicable) in Brighton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Central Hub Brighton, Downs View Special School and Hill Park School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit and community special school type located around Brighton, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Downs View Special School), published Jul 2012. The lowest is 2 (Central Hub Brighton), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Central Hub Brighton (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 60–65%, range 40–45%–70–75%; all under Brighton and Hove local authority.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Central Hub Brighton BN1 7FP	Downs View Special School BN2 6BB	Hill Park School BN41 2FU
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Brighton East Sussex BN1 7FP	Brighton East Sussex BN2 6BB	Brighton East Sussex BN41 2FU
Latest Ofsted	2 13 May 2024	1 4 Jul 2012	1 20 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	54	224	—
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Brighton and Hove (846)	Brighton and Hove (846)	Brighton and Hove (846)
Website	www.chb.org.uk	www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk	hillpark-brighton-hove.secure-dbprimary.com
Telephone	01273542050	01273601680	01273422855
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Central Hub Brighton

BN1 7FP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 7FP
Ofsted: 2 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Brighton and Hove (846)
Website: www.chb.org.uk
Telephone: 01273542050

Downs View Special School

BN2 6BB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 6BB
Ofsted: 1 4 Jul 2012
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Brighton and Hove (846)
Website: www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Telephone: 01273601680

Hill Park School

BN41 2FU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Brighton
East Sussex
BN41 2FU
Ofsted: 1 20 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Brighton and Hove (846)
Website: hillpark-brighton-hove.secure-dbprimary.com
Telephone: 01273422855

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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