Downs Infant School Catchment Area
Downs Infant School is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–7
Age range
322
Pupils
300
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Downs Infant School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Downs Infant School is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →Downs Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JA
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114367
Other Primary Schools in Brighton
If Downs Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Coombe Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN2 4BP
Downs Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6ED
Hertford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 7FP
Middle Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 1AL
Patcham Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8TA
Patcham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8WW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Downs Infant School
Is Downs Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Downs Infant School currently has 322 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Downs Infant School? ▾
Admission to Downs Infant School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Downs Infant School cover? ▾
Downs Infant School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 5–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.