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The Downs Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Harlow CM20 3RB
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Based on the inspection date: 10 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading varies because some staff have not been sufficiently trained.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum thinking now sets out what pupils will learn from the Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is too much variability in how well they are taught.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond to the high expectations of how they should behave.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do not learn as much as they should due to variability in teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are also not quick to spot and support those pupils who find reading hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Recently appointed leaders are improving their systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know staff will investigate allegations of bullying carefully, putting in place support for those involved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The new systems encourage pupils to behave sensibly and with consideration for others.
Parent Feedback: Leaders have resounding support from staff, parents and pupils.
Parental Involvement: Staff work quickly and closely with families to ensure attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can compete in cross-school sporting events, including futsal and swimming galas.
Outdoor Facilities: There are different zones for activities at lunchtime.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders, with support from the trust, have successfully raised staff morale.
Impact on Student Progress: Some gaps in pupils’ knowledge persist due to variability in teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not possess the expertise needed to teach early reading well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are also not quick to spot and support those pupils who find reading hard.
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 437 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 19.3 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 105 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1