Brookland Infant and Nursery School vs Downfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
216 students
Downfield Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
| Measure | Brookland Infant and Nursery School Waltham Cross, East of England | Downfield Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #892 of 1,872 | #1703 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7337 of 15,697 | #14181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 216 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 111.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brooklandinfants.herts.sch.uk/ | www.downfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookland Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 18.7).
- •Downfield Primary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 216.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookland Infant and Nursery School better than Downfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookland Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (53.0 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookland Infant and Nursery School and Downfield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookland Infant and Nursery School: 216. Downfield Primary School: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookland Infant and Nursery School and Downfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is 892nd of 1,872 and Downfield Primary School is 1703rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).