The Downs Primary School and Nursery
The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Harlow, CM20, in the Essex council area. It has 362 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 May 2025): Good in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Good in all 5 graded areas — inspected 20 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 52 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 56 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 362 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 24.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 45% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 22.14% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.74% | 2024/25 |
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