Downs Infant School vs Kings Brighton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 838 m 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
Kings Brighton
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
79 students
| Measure | Downs Infant School Brighton, South East | Kings Brighton Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #541 of 2,471 | #663 of 679 |
| National rank | #2923 of 15,697 | #3983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 289 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 26.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsinf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.kingseducation.com/study-locations/brighton/ |
The verdict
- •Downs Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 9.0).
- •Downs Infant School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 79.
- •Downs Infant School is a local authority school while Kings Brighton is a independent 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 Downs Infant School better than Kings Brighton?
On the Success Index (England), Downs Infant School ranks higher (75.3 vs 9.0 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 Kings Brighton?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Infant School: 289. Kings Brighton: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Infant School and Kings Brighton rank in South East?
Downs Infant School is 541st of 2,471 and Kings Brighton is 663rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).