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Downs Infant School
Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6JA, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
322
Capacity
300
Ages
5–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education for children aged 5-7. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than over half of schools, further details on academic progress are limited.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (201 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
96%
School supports development
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.8%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.83792, -0.13340 · BN1 6JA
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114367
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Downs Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Downs Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Downs Infant School a good school?
Downs Infant School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Downs Infant School?
Based on 201 Ofsted Parent View responses, Downs Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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