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...
- 20 Sep 2024
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Pupils from Year 2 went to Mark Hall Sports Centre for a football festival. The aim of the event was to have fun, learn skills and show good teamwork and sportsmanship. Each pupil represented the school superbly. Mr Esteves was proud of each and every one of them. @HarlowSports https://t.co/ouyjKB19if
- 17 Sep 2024
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Welcome back to cookery club after the summer holidays. The children made some rainbow sherbet plus also decorated some delicious biscuits. https://t.co/tTSc9UmJRv
- 13 Sep 2024
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The sun shone brightly for some of our Year 3 pupils that attended the Change4Life festival at Church Langley School. They took part in a series of fun, physical activities. Everyone had an amazing time. Thank you to Mr Stacey and Mr Hammond for organising. https://t.co/JNGF1LHGK2
- 13 Sep 2024
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The sun shone brightly for some of our Year 3 pupils that attended the Change4Life festival at Church Langley School. They took part in a series of fun, physical activities. Everyone had an amazing time. Thank you to Mr Stacey and Mr Hammond for organising. https://t.co/JNGF1LHGK2
- 13 Sep 2024
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The sun shone brightly for some of our Year 3 pupils that attended the Change4Life festival at Church Langley School. They took part in a series of fun, physical activities. Everyone had an amazing time. Thank you to Mr Stacey and Mr Hammond for organising. https://t.co/JNGF1LHGK2
- 07 Sep 2024
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A fantastic start to the sports season as our year 6s won 4 and drew 1 in the Futsal festival finishing top of the group. Every player represented the school superbly were a credit to The Downs. We hope to achieve more sporting success this year. https://t.co/NWXCSxfDX3
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