Downsbrook Primary School vs St Andrew's CofE High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 652 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
St Andrew's CofE High School
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
780 students
| Measure | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing, South East | St Andrew's CofE High School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #777 of 2,471 | #390 of 679 |
| National rank | #4284 of 15,697 | #2385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 398 | 780 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 780 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsbrook.org | www.sta-worthing.com |
The verdict
- •Downsbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 41.4).
- •St Andrew's CofE High School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 398.
- •Downsbrook Primary School is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE High School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downsbrook Primary School better than St Andrew's CofE High School?
On the Success Index (England), Downsbrook Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 41.4 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 St Andrew's CofE High School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsbrook Primary School: 398. St Andrew's CofE High School: 780. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsbrook Primary School and St Andrew's CofE High School rank in South East?
Downsbrook Primary School is 777th of 2,471 and St Andrew's CofE High School is 390th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).