Downs Infant School vs Elm Grove Primary 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.
Downs Infant School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
289 students
Elm Grove Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Downs Infant School Brighton, South East | Elm Grove Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #541 of 2,471 | #2185 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2923 of 15,697 | #13346 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 289 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsinf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downs Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 24.1).
- •Elm Grove Primary School is the larger school with 404 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 Downs Infant School better than Elm Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downs Infant School ranks higher (75.3 vs 24.1 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 Downs Infant School and Elm Grove Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Infant School: 289. Elm Grove Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Infant School and Elm Grove Primary School rank in South East?
Downs Infant School is 541st of 2,471 and Elm Grove Primary School is 2185th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).