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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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