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Downs Junior School
Rugby Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ED, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
499
Capacity
512
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction seems positive, but the school is performing better than only 41% of schools in the area, suggesting variability in its educational environment.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black African2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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50.83922, -0.13438 · BN1 6ED
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114366
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Downs Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Downs Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Downs Junior School a good school?
Downs Junior School scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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