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Harlow, Essex
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter in Harlow, Essex. The school has 402 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 3–11 402 PupilsURN 146157
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
52%↓ -8pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
71%↓ -2pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
59%↓ -14pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
57%↓ -15pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
93.8%↓ -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
21.2↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
30.3%↑ +7pp
Free School Meals
402 / 420
96%
Capacity
About
School overview
The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter in Harlow, Essex. The school has 402 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Rob Calderwood
Age Range
3 — 11
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01279445538
Website
Address
Harlow, CM20 3RB
Local Authority
Essex
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