Downs Junior School
Community school
Brighton, BN1 6ED
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 48% in England
18 of 41 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
495
Absence
5.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 67% | 59% | 60% | |
| Higher standard | 8% | 5% | 6% | |
| Reading | 84% | 86% | 84% | |
| Writing | 80% | 67% | 69% | |
| Maths | 85% | 81% | 73% |
Nearby primary schools
- Downs Infant School · 0.1 mi · Not judged
- Fairlight Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- St Martin's CofE Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Balfour Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Hertford Primary School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- Stanford Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good
Best primary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best primary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Downs Junior School is in Preston Park (typical home £354,500, crime low).
What is Downs Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Downs Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Downs Junior School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Downs Junior School is in the bottom 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.