Dorothy Stringer School vs Downs Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Stringer School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,626 students
Downs Infant School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
289 students
| Measure | Dorothy Stringer School Brighton, South East | Downs Infant School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #188 of 679 | #541 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #811 of 4,090 | #2923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,626 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,626 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dorothy-stringer.co.uk/ | www.downsinf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.5 vs 75.3).
- •Dorothy Stringer School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 289.
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 Dorothy Stringer 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 Dorothy Stringer School and Downs Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Stringer School: 1,626. Downs Infant School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Stringer School and Downs Infant School rank in South East?
Dorothy Stringer School is 188th of 679 and Downs Infant School is 541st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).