Broadwater CofE Primary School vs Downsbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 953 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Downsbrook Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Broadwater CofE Primary School Worthing, South East | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 2,471 | #777 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2536 of 15,697 | #4284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 63.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.broadwaterce.org | www.downsbrook.org |
The verdict
- •Broadwater CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 67.9).
- •Broadwater CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •Broadwater CofE Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 398.
- •Broadwater CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Downsbrook Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Broadwater CofE Primary School better than Downsbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadwater CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 67.9 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 Broadwater CofE Primary School and Downsbrook Primary School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwater CofE Primary School: 431. Downsbrook Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwater CofE Primary School and Downsbrook Primary School rank in South East?
Broadwater CofE Primary School is 475th of 2,471 and Downsbrook Primary School is 777th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).