Downsbrook Primary School, Worthing
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel valued and cared for, with particularly strong support for pupils with additional needs. Teachers are highly skilled at adapting their teaching to help each child learn at their own pace, and the curriculum is exciting and ambitious, helping children develop confidence and a love of learning. Parents appreciate the school's commitment to inclusion and its warm, kind atmosphere.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in national tests, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs making impressive progress
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that widens cultural capital through Shakespeare, art, history and diverse experiences
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with a kind, nurturing school culture where pupils feel safe and cared for
- Strong teaching with skilled staff who provide bespoke support tailored to individual learning needs
- Extensive inclusion practice with specialist provision for pupils with complex needs fully integrated into school life
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, sports captains, eco-team, trim trail activities, extensive club offer
Downsbrook Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well above national expectations and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum. The school has a strong inclusive culture with excellent pastoral support and high standards of behaviour.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 74% to 83%. Writing has improved from 74% to 80%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
398 pupils
630 capacity
232 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Worthing
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worthing
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.63993%
Overall absence
3.48101%
Persistent absence
316
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Downsbrook Primary School
St Andrew's CofE High School
Bohunt School Worthing
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Worthing High School
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
Educate U
Seadown School
Our Lady of Sion School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Springboard Education
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