Downs Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Downs Junior School
Address: Rugby Road
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 6ED
Telephone Number: 01273 558422
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Katie Blood
Capacity: 512
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 495 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%

Location and administration

URN: 114366
DfE Number: 846/2009
UKPRN: 10070656
UPRN: 22170102
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Round Hill (E05015413)

Easting & Northing: 531457E, 106068N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 23.46" N 0° 8' 3.24" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRVQ8+W8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Katie Blood - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Roz Buchan - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Anna Bush - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mr Tom Corr - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Mrs Teresa Dee - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 July 2018. Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rebecca Elton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Rebecca Elton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2025.
  • Orla Fee - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Giovanni Franceschi - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Cassie Hissey - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2026.
  • Jairiah Hovell - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Mr Gareth Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 May 2030.
  • Suki Joy - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Caroline Mann - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Shaun Meaney - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Gavin Nettleton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Hesione Quinn - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Richard Rudd - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Elly Savage - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Andy Siantonas - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Jodie Speight - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 29 September 2025.
  • Mr Hedley Swain - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Felicity Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2029.