The Downs Primary School & Nursery
Welcome toThe Downs Primary School
Headteacher: Mr R Calderwood - It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to The Downs Primary School and Nursery. We take great pride in serving our local community and aim to provide the best possible education for all of our pupils. We are a two-form entry school located close to the centre of Harlow. Despite being so close to the town centre, we benefit from being situated on large and beautiful grounds.
Latest News
- 02 Aug 2024
Back to School
We are looking forward to welcoming back children returning to The Downs and welcoming those who are joining us. We hope you are all having a fantastic summer spending time with your families. We are all very much looking forward to seeing you and your children who be in Year 1 - 6 o...
- 02 Aug 2024
Reception Open Days
We will be offering Open Day tours for new prospective parents to join our Reception cohort for 2025. Dates for parents to view the school community will be added in September 2024 For further questions or information please email admin@downs.essex.sch.uk To secure your child...
- 01 Aug 2024
Year 4 Mural at Town Park Paddling Pool
An arts project has brought fresh colour to the Town Park paddling pool with a new mural inspired by the work of our children. The mural was created by artist Els Morris with creative input from students at The Downs Primary School. Els worked with four classes at The Downs over three day...
- 04 Apr 2025
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We were very lucky to have a signed guitar donated by @edsheeran which was then raffled to raise funds to enhance music provision within the school. Yr 5 have really enjoyed learning how to play the ukelele with Mr Johnstone. They've recorded a thank you message. https://t.co/tGEaOrqWCC
- 04 Apr 2025
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Pupils from Year 4 went to Mark Hall Sports Centre for a Quad Kids Athletics Tournament. 50m sprint, Vortex Howler throw, standing long jump and 400m run. All pupils represented the school superbly. https://t.co/VWs4C6yxEa
- 02 Apr 2025
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Our top Exceptional card winners enjoyed their reward at @laser_mayhem today. The pupils had a thoroughly wonderful time. https://t.co/k4zxBW9s04
- 30 Mar 2025
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We made bunny rabbits and Easter flowers at Origami club. https://t.co/vwGCVqxYJ4
- 28 Mar 2025
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Pupils from Year 5 went to Passmores school for a Tchoukball tournament. A new game involving throwing, catching, running and rebounding. It was lovely to see the pupils developing their skills and using great teamwork. https://t.co/DzN1c81k7b
- 27 Mar 2025
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Year 4 went to Passmores School for a Top Sport event organised by their Year 9 pupils. They took part in a range of sports activities and mixed with pupils from Pear Tree Mead school and Purford Green School. https://t.co/inQdd8FJ8M
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