How many pupils does Downs Junior School have?

Downs Junior School has 499 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Downs Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Downs Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Downs Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Downs Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Downs Junior School?

Downs Junior School is located at Rugby Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6ED.

Downs Junior School

Rugby Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6ED

Good

Inspected 7 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

499

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Downs Junior School

Downs Junior School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 499 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Brighton and Hove →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 499 / 512 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.2%

Free school meals

11.7%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

14.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

11.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

18.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£47,821

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,946 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,606

Spend per pupil

£6,762

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Rugby Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6ED
Phone: 01273558422
Headteacher: Katie Blood
Website: www.downsjunior.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downs Junior School?: Downs Junior School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Downs Junior School have?: Downs Junior School has 499 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Downs Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Downs Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
How does Downs Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Downs Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Downs Junior School?: Downs Junior School is located at Rugby Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6ED.

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