The Downs
PUPILS from across the four primary schools within PCLC Trust (Pear Tree Mead, Potter Street, Purford Green and The Downs) came together this week for an exciting Cross-Primary Spelling Bee Final, celebrating literacy, confidence and a love of language. Following preliminary rounds held in each…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery in Harlow are embracing their artistic side this summer as they take part in the Lions on the Loose Art Trail, a community-wide initiative raising funds for St Clare Hospice. As part of the project, the school will design…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery have some baa-rilliant new arrivals, two friendly sheep who have joined the school community! A local farmer, who can be found on Instagram at @russetflock, was in need of some extra grazing land and offered the sheep a home…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery is celebrating a milestone achievement after being rated ‘Good’ in all areas by OFSTED in its most recent inspection, conducted on 20 and 21 May 2025. This follows a determined improvement journey since its previous inspection in 2023. Inspectors praised the…
A RECENT parental survey conducted at The Downs Primary School and Nursery has revealed overwhelming satisfaction with the school’s performance across several key areas, including student happiness, safety, behaviour management, academic expectations, and communication. The survey, paints a picture of a school community built on…
PEARTREE Mead Academy, Potter Street Academy, Purford Green Primary and The Downs Primary, have worked together to hold its first MATSpelling Bee competition. Earlier in the spring term, children in every year group across PCLC were provided a set list of spellings to learn at…
CHRISTMAS came early for 12 Harlow residents who received free bikes as part of a community cycling initiative that encourages people in disadvantaged areas to lead an active lifestyle. On Saturday 21 December, Essex Pedal Power Harlow, led by Rainbow Services in partnership with Harlow…
PASSMORES Cooperative Learning Community is excited to offer you the opportunity of winning this amazing signed guitar, in its case, from the amazing Ed Sheeran. All profits from this prize draw will be used to support The Downs Primary School and Nursery community. You have…
ACROSS the 11th November and the run-up to Remembrance Day, the children and staff at the Downs have been very busy completing activities in honour of those who have served our country in the armed forces, particularly those who have been injured and given their…
A GUITAR owned and signed by global superstar Ed Sheeran is set to be sold and raffled to help with funds for a Harlow primary school. Earlier this year, we reported that the guitar had been donated to The Downs Primary and Nursery in The…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery Open Days. Full details below.
AN arts project has brought fresh colour to the Town Park paddling pool with a new mural inspired by the work of local children. The mural decorates the wall surrounding the pool, which was previously beige but in need of repainting. The mural was created…
POP star Ed Sheeran has donated one of his own guitars to a Harlow primary school. The specially signed acoustic guitar was unveiled at a special assembly at The Downs Primary and Nursery. Anyone involved with The Downs Primary will know it is a school…
Class Teacher required at The Downs Primary School and Nursery DO you want to work in a school where all staff love working because the children are amazing? Are you motivated by working with fantastic children who are eager to learn? If so, come and join…
EYFS APPRENTICE REQUIRED WE are seeking to appoint an Apprentice to work in our EYFS Classroom, supporting four and five Year olds at The Downs Primary School and Nursery. You will be school based for 4 days per week and attend college for 1 day…
ASSISTANT COOK REQUIRED AT THE DOWNS PRIMARY REQUIRED ASAP WE are seeking to appoint an Assistant Cook to lead with the preparation, service of food and cleaning of premises / equipment. All applicants must be able to work in a busy ever-changing environment, work well…
