Coombe Road Primary School vs Downs Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombe Road Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Downs Infant School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
289 students
| Measure | Coombe Road Primary School Brighton, South East | Downs Infant School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #541 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | – | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 289 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coomberoad.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.downsinf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coombe Road Primary School is a academy school while Downs Infant School is a local authority 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 Coombe Road Primary School better than Downs Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coombe Road Primary School and Downs Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
How do Coombe Road Primary School and Downs Infant School rank in South East?
Coombe Road Primary School is unranked and Downs Infant School is 541st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).