THE DOWNS Primary is looking to appoint a Midday Assistant at The Downs Primary School to oversee the students during the lunch period.  Applicants will need to be able to build a rapport with the children, as well having patience and a sense of humour.…

THE Passmores Co-operative Learning Community is celebrating a highly successful sporting year across its primary schools. This year Purford Green Primary School and The Downs Primary and Nursery have achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award. This was achieved through the dedication of staff and…

THE DOWNS Primary school has been told it “Requires Improvement” following an Ofsted inspection. The following recommendations were made: The school’s curriculum is at an early stage of implementation in some subjects. Leaders have not addressed the inconsistencies in teaching and so pupils do not…

THE Downs Primary School was very proud to be able to successfully open every day this week during the snow. The team of staff worked tirelessly to ensure the site was safe for children and parents to walk in safely, as well as providing lessons…

THE Downs Primary School and Nursery is set to host a Christmas Fete.Full details above.

TOWN and Country Estate Agents is sponsoring a series of School Fayres in Harlow. Town and Country are sponsoring events at Passmores Academy as well as Potter Street, Purford Green and The Downs Primary schools. Lee and the team are committed to helping and so…

STAFF are looking forward to welcoming families to visit The Downs Primary School and Nursery. To book a visit please complete the attached form. Reception Open Day Booking Form They have the following dates available: Friday 4th November at 9:30amFriday 4th November at 2pmMonday 7th…

ONCE again, the heavens smiled down on the good deeds begin undertaken by the children and schools from Harlow. A fantastic morning of tag-rugby was played at the Harlow Rugby Club where teams from Newhall Primary, Hatfield Heath (x 2), Cooks Spinney (x 2), St Nicholas…

OLYMPIC kayaking hopeful Ottilie Robinson- Shaw is visiting The Downs Primary School on the 17th of June 2021 and wanted to send over a personal message. This is part of a fund-raising campaign on behalf of the school. For more details,, click below https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/downs https://www.youtube.com/embed/N6eTMbZWX1o

LIKE many schools across the country, due to the pandemic, children have missed out on trips to help benefit their education.  At The Downs, children from Reception to Year 6 were able to access a virtual visit to enhance their experiences.  Year 1 had the opportunity…

ON the anniversary of the first UK lockdown, Passmores Academy have created a video to remember those from their community that they have lost. Chief executive, Vic Goddard said: “We spoke about loss, opportunity, empathy and grief. Some of our community shared the names and…

CHILDREN and staff at The Downs Primary School and Nursery kicked off their shoes and showed off their funky socks in support of Young Carers’ Action Day. The initiative to support young carers and raise awareness is a national event which this year was held…

THE Downs Primary School is delighted that one of its pupils has been offered a place at top Essex grammar school, Southend High School for Boys. Shaurya Singh was offered a place after being successful in the school’s 11+ entrance exam. Not only that, but he also…

A SCHOOL in Harlow has been chosen as a finalist for the South East as part of the annual Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards. If it wins, The Downs Primary School will receive a £1,000 cash prize, plus a special party pack to help them celebrate.…