The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 499
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Katie Blood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rugby Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDowns Infant School
Primary · Very close
Team Domenica
Special school · 701m away
Fairlight Primary School
Primary · 804m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Kings Brighton
Independent · 977m away
Stanford Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stanford Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elm Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downs Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Downs Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downs Junior School?
Downs Junior School currently has 499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downs Junior School take?
Downs Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downs Junior School?
Downs Junior School is in Brighton, BN1 6ED, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downs Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Downs Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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