Downs Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 5-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Address | Ditchling Road, BN1 6JA |
| School Website | https://www.downsinf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1273099854 |
| URN | 114367 |
School Census
| Total | 345 |
| Girls/Boys | 160/185 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 26/06/2013 | Outstanding |
| 19/10/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As First Preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As First Preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As First Preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 97 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As First Preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As First Preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As First Preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As First Preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 294 |
| As First Preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As First Preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As First Preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As First Preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
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