Downs Junior School vs Talavera Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 63 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
Talavera Junior School
Aldershot · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
495 students
| Measure | Downs Junior School Brighton, South East | Talavera Junior School Aldershot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 2,471 | #518 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9131 of 15,697 | #2774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 137.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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 | Aldershot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsjunior.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ | www.talaverajunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Talavera Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 44.7).
- •Talavera Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 60%).
- •Talavera Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
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 Talavera Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Talavera Junior School ranks higher (76.3 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 Downs Junior School and Talavera Junior School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Aldershot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Junior School: 495. Talavera Junior School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Junior School and Talavera Junior School rank in South East?
Downs Junior School is 1568th of 2,471 and Talavera Junior School is 518th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).