Downsbrook Primary School vs Springfield Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsbrook Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
161 students
| Measure | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing, South East | Springfield Infant School and Nursery Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #777 of 2,471 | #600 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4284 of 15,697 | #3262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 398 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsbrook.org | www.springfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Springfield Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 67.9).
- •Downsbrook Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 161.
- •Downsbrook Primary School is a academy school while Springfield Infant School and Nursery is a local authority 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Downsbrook Primary School better than Springfield Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (73.5 vs 67.9 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 Downsbrook Primary School and Springfield Infant School and Nursery?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsbrook Primary School: 398. Springfield Infant School and Nursery: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsbrook Primary School and Springfield Infant School and Nursery rank in South East?
Downsbrook Primary School is 777th of 2,471 and Springfield Infant School and Nursery is 600th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).