Downs Infant School
URN: 114367 • Brighton BN1 6JA
Overview
- Name
- Downs Infant School
- URN
- 114367
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273099854
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JA
Summary
Downs Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Brighton, serving 322 pupils with a capacity of 330. The school is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel valued and encouraged to learn. The ethos is built around six core values: Aspiration, Belonging, Creativity, Diversity, Empathy, and Flexibility, which guide the teaching and learning experience.
The curriculum at Downs Infant School focuses on creativity and collaboration, integrating various subjects to enhance children's learning. The school promotes emotional literacy and problem-solving skills through initiatives like the 'Just Right' system, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
Downs Infant School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school provides support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring that all students are included and celebrated for their unique contributions. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Downs Infant School focuses on creativity and collaboration, integrating various subjects to enhance children's learning. The school promotes emotional literacy and problem-solving skills through initiatives like the 'Just Right' system, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
Downs Infant School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school provides support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring that all students are included and celebrated for their unique contributions. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
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- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
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- About Us (other)
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- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Luke's Primary School (76.3)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- Balfour Primary School (67.9)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
- Patcham Junior School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 322
- Boys
- 163
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 11.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 322 | 163 | 159 | 330 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 345 | 180 | 165 | 360 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 353 | 190 | 163 | 360 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 353 | 190 | 163 | 360 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 359 | 196 | 163 | 360 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 358 | 188 | 170 | 360 | 11.50 |
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