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Downs Junior School

Brighton and Hove, BN1 6EDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,998
of 13,686 nationally

About Downs Junior School

Downs Junior School’s headline Key Stage 2 result sits exactly on the Brighton and Hove local authority average of 59 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That places the school in the middle of the pack — 23rd out of 40 primary schools in the LA, and within the bottom half nationally. It is a solid, unremarkable performance that reflects a school doing a decent job without pushing into the territory of the LA’s top performers, such as Bilingual Primary School or Hove Junior School, which score in the 70s. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good across the board — a drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011. That shift is worth noting, though the inspection team still judged behaviour, personal development, leadership and the quality of education all to be Good, so there is no cause for alarm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRugby Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6ED
HeadteacherKatie Blood
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils499
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity499 / 512 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downs Junior School

Downs Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.