Dorothy Stringer School vs Downs Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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 Junior School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
495 students
| Measure | Dorothy Stringer School Brighton, South East | Downs Junior School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 679 | #1568 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #811 of 4,090 | #9131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,626 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,626 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.downsjunior.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Stringer School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 44.7).
- •Dorothy Stringer School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 495.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dorothy Stringer School ranks higher (74.5 vs 44.7 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 Dorothy Stringer School and Downs Junior School?
About 1.3 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 Junior School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Stringer School and Downs Junior School rank in South East?
Dorothy Stringer School is 188th of 679 and Downs Junior School is 1568th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).