The Downs Primary School and Nursery

About The Downs Primary School and Nursery

The Downs Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 402 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

402 / 420 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB

Phone

01279445538

Headteacher

Rob Calderwood

Website

www.downsschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Downs Primary School and Nursery?

The Downs Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Downs Primary School and Nursery have?

The Downs Primary School and Nursery has 402 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Downs Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at The Downs Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Downs Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Downs Primary School and Nursery is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is The Downs Primary School and Nursery?

The Downs Primary School and Nursery is located at The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB.