Downfield Primary School
URN: 117255 • Waltham Cross EN8 8SS
Overview
- Name
- Downfield Primary School
- URN
- 117255
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Goldsmith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992629598
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Downfield Road, Waltham Cross EN8 8SS
Summary
Downfield Primary School is a community school located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, accommodating 455 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school promotes a nurturing and secure environment where children are encouraged to learn about themselves and the world around them. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Learn to live, live to learn: Aspire and Achieve," reflecting its commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Downfield adheres to the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, offering a broad range of subjects including English, maths, science, art, geography, history, computing, music, PE, and RE. Additionally, Spanish is taught as a modern foreign language. The school aims to maintain high standards of achievement while catering to the individual needs of all students.
Downfield Primary values the partnership between parents and teachers, encouraging parental involvement in the educational journey. The school regularly engages with families through newsletters and events, fostering a strong sense of community and support for its pupils.
The curriculum at Downfield adheres to the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, offering a broad range of subjects including English, maths, science, art, geography, history, computing, music, PE, and RE. Additionally, Spanish is taught as a modern foreign language. The school aims to maintain high standards of achievement while catering to the individual needs of all students.
Downfield Primary values the partnership between parents and teachers, encouraging parental involvement in the educational journey. The school regularly engages with families through newsletters and events, fostering a strong sense of community and support for its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Flamstead End School (67.9)
- Fairfields Primary School and Nursery (66.1)
- Woodside Primary School (64.3)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (63.4)
- Burleigh Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 455
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 233
- FSM %
- 28.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 222 | 233 | 420 | 28.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 466 | 234 | 232 | 420 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 458 | 225 | 233 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 458 | 225 | 233 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 209 | 245 | 420 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 436 | 193 | 243 | 420 | 18.70 |
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