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
Reception 2026 Tours
The Downs Primary School – Reception 2026 Open Days We are delighted to invite new prospective parents to attend one of our Open Day tours as we prepare to welcome our Reception cohort for September 2026. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to explore our school commun...
- 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...
- 14 Nov 2025
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Pupils from Yrs 5&6 visited Stewards Academy for a Basketball tournament. They played 3 matches winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. They played really well and there were positive comments about our players from the officials and opposition teachers. Mr Esteves was proud of them. https://t.co/M2uuaYEobv
- 12 Nov 2025
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Year 5 and 6 children and parents had a lovely time this evening reading around the bonfire. The hot dogs, hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows were a super hit for everyone! https://t.co/TRsSrXC2CE
- 12 Nov 2025
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Years 5 and 6 had a fantastic time at the cinema today as part of the Into Film Festival. Thank you Cineworld Harlow. https://t.co/8X53l0xBz3
- 12 Nov 2025
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The children were very excited when these incredible owls came to visit this week. Thank you @niteowls.co.uk https://t.co/oVpX1rClKj
- 09 Nov 2025
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Year 5 had an amazing time at Parndon Mill on Friday, creating some very original collages. What an amazing experience, right on our doorstep! https://t.co/hcu0D0G8q3
- 07 Nov 2025
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Our Year 2 pupils visited Passmores Academy this afternoon for a Football festival. Fortunately it didn't rain too much and they enjoyed playing small sided matches. It was lovely to see them growing in confidence throughout the festival. https://t.co/oPeLkxqeeY
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