Downsbrook Primary School vs Whytemead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 162 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
Whytemead Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing, South East | Whytemead Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #777 of 2,471 | #1321 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4284 of 15,697 | #7542 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 398 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Downsbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 52.1).
- •Downsbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Downsbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Downsbrook Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 221.
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 Whytemead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downsbrook Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.1 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 Whytemead Primary School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsbrook Primary School: 398. Whytemead Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsbrook Primary School and Whytemead Primary School rank in South East?
Downsbrook Primary School is 777th of 2,471 and Whytemead Primary School is 1321st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).