The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11 · 362 pupils · Harlow
The council’s dates, for reference
The Downs Primary School and Nursery sets its own term dates. These are Essex’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2027 / 28
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 23 October 2027 to Sunday, 31 October 2027
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 12 February 2028 to Sunday, 20 February 2028
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Friday, 21 July 2028
95 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 27 May 2028 to Sunday, 4 June 2028
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days
Next up: October half term, 23 October 2027.
Published through to 2027/28.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About The Downs Primary School and Nursery
The Downs Primary School and Nursery is a Primary school for ages 3 to 11 in Harlow, Essex, with 362 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
CouncilEssex
Pupils362 of 420 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 September 2018
URN146157
Websitewww.downsschool.com
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Bmat Stem Academy
0.1 mi · Secondary
Harlow College
0.1 mi · Sixth form or 16+
Freshwaters Primary Academy
0.3 mi · Primary
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
0.4 mi · Secondary
Burnt Mill Academy
0.6 mi · Secondary
St Alban's Catholic Academy
0.6 mi · Primary
Where it is
The HidesHarlow
Essex
CM20 3RB
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