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The Downs Primary School and Nursery
The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.9 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
402
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a parent satisfaction rate of 90%. While 52% of students meet the expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths at KS2, this figure is notably above the national average, placing the school in the top 79% of schools in the UK. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.1%
Black African12.2%
Asian Indian11.9%
White Other9.5%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.76954, 0.10050 · CM20 3RB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN146157
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.downsschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Downs Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
The Downs Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is The Downs Primary School and Nursery a good school?
The Downs Primary School and Nursery scores 38.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Downs Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Downs Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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