The Downs Primary School and Nursery
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52% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 52%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 4%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 52.0% | 4.0% | 71.0% | 57.0% | 59.0% | 103.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 45.0% | 0.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 61.0% | 102.0 | 101.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 46.0% | 4.0% | 76.0% | 60.0% | 58.0% | 102.0 | 100.0 |
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School information
| URN | 146157 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Rob Calderwood |
| Trust | THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CM20 3RB |
| Latest pupils | 402 |
| FSM eligible | 30.3% |
Contact and identifiers
The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB
www.downsschool.com1279445538| DfE number | 2833 |
| UKPRN | 10080962 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 1 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 24 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |