The Downs Primary School and Nursery
URN: 146157 • Harlow CM20 3RB
Overview
- Name
- The Downs Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 146157
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Calderwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279445538
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Hides, Harlow CM20 3RB
Summary
The Downs Primary School and Nursery, located in Harlow, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 402 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a secure and supportive environment where children can reach their full potential. Its mission emphasizes the importance of self-belief, achievement, and pride in both personal and collective accomplishments.
The curriculum at The Downs is designed to be varied and engaging, promoting academic, physical, and personal development. The school aims to instill resilience and a positive attitude in its students while celebrating the diverse cultures within the school community. Additionally, there is a strong focus on teaching children to lead healthy lifestyles and make responsible choices.
As part of the Passmores Cooperative Learning Community, The Downs prioritises inclusivity and high expectations for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background. The school is dedicated to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and fostering a collaborative environment among staff to inspire a love for learning.
The curriculum at The Downs is designed to be varied and engaging, promoting academic, physical, and personal development. The school aims to instill resilience and a positive attitude in its students while celebrating the diverse cultures within the school community. Additionally, there is a strong focus on teaching children to lead healthy lifestyles and make responsible choices.
As part of the Passmores Cooperative Learning Community, The Downs prioritises inclusivity and high expectations for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background. The school is dedicated to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and fostering a collaborative environment among staff to inspire a love for learning.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 193 | 209 | 420 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 437 | 210 | 227 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 434 | 205 | 229 | 420 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 434 | 205 | 229 | 420 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 416 | 192 | 224 | 420 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 431 | 215 | 216 | 420 | 21.10 |
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