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.
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...
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...
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...
Some of our pupils went to Mark Hall Sports Centre to compete in a SEND PANATHLON. They did 6 different physical activities. We are proud to say they won! They are now invited to take part in the County Final later on this term. Mr Esteves was extremely proud of them all! https://t.co/JFb19qbj1E
We are pleased to announce we have, once again, achieved the Your School Games Platinum award! https://t.co/Tp5MxdFeLt
We made delicious cupcakes at Origami Club this week. https://t.co/2z63hQf7X5
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Harlow to launch free school meals extension https://t.co/tLJsZBwQqb https://t.co/AkRsfLFWsW
Origami Club made these colourful Cicadas this week. https://t.co/fD9XrXz9VQ