Downs Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Brighton, South East BN1 6JA · Brighton and Hove
#541 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2923 of 15,697 nationally
About Downs Infant School
Downs Infant School is a local authority primary located in Brighton, in the Brighton and Hove local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 541st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 289; capacity filled 96.3%.
There are 52 schools in Brighton; Downs Infant School ranks 4th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downs Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 289
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Downs Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Downs Junior School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
495 students · 159 m away
Fairlight Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
393 students · 668 m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students · 707 m away
Kings Brighton
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
79 students · 838 m away
Elm Grove Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students · 1.1 km away
Coombe Road Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 1.1 km away
Balfour Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
695 students · 1.2 km away
Hertford Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.2 km away
Stanford Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students · 1.3 km away
Windlesham School
BRIGHTON · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
128 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Green Park School
Newport Pagnell · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
Southover CofE Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
South Wonston Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
290 students
Woodley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
291 students
Clanfield Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
291 students
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downs Infant School a good school?
Downs Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #541 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downs Infant School rank in South East?
Downs Infant School ranks #541 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2923 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downs Infant School?
Downs Infant School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Downs Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downs Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downs Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downs Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.