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The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Ages 3–11402 pupilsFaithNone
The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 402 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Harlow can view The Downs Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harlow (CM20 3RB), The Downs Primary School and Nursery serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)45%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake24.6%
Free school meals24.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Harlow
All schools in Harlow →Bmat Stem AcademyGood · 0.1 miHarlow College0.1 miFreshwaters Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miSt Mark's West Essex Catholic SchoolGood · 0.4 miHarlow Fields School and College0.7 miSir Frederick Gibberd College0.7 mi
See the full area report for CM20 3RB →