Downs Junior School vs Hertford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downs Junior School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
495 students
Hertford Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Downs Junior School Brighton, South East | Hertford Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 2,471 | #2213 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9131 of 15,697 | #13533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 495 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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.downsjunior.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ | www.hertford.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downs Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 23.0).
- •Downs Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 44%).
- •Downs Junior School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 205.
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 Junior School better than Hertford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downs Junior School ranks higher (44.7 vs 23.0 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 Junior School and Hertford Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Junior School: 495. Hertford Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Junior School and Hertford Primary School rank in South East?
Downs Junior School is 1568th of 2,471 and Hertford Primary School is 2213th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).