Downs Junior School Catchment Area
Downs Junior School is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 499 pupils, and a capacity of 512 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
499
Pupils
512
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Downs Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Downs Junior 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.
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 Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114366
Other Primary Schools in Brighton
If Downs Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Coombe Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN2 4BP
Downs Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6JA
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 Junior School
Is Downs Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Downs Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 512 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Downs Junior School? ▾
Admission to Downs Junior 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Downs Junior School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Downs Junior School? ▾
Downs Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.