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We hope you find this website a useful introduction to our school.
At Downshall we are committed to offering all our pupils the best start in life. The pupils are at the centre of all we do and everyone is encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential.
We work together to maximise the potential of all pupils and we respect and celebrate each other's differences.
Our ethos of self-evaluation ensures the school is constantly striving for the highest possible standards. This is reflected in the excellent outcomes our pupils achieve by the time they reach Year 6, securing them continued success in the next stage of their education.
We provide an engaging curriculum that prepares our pupils for life, learning and living. This, together with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, makes our pupils' education at Downshall a memorable and enriching experiencing.
Mr Ian Bennett
Headteacher
"Downshall is a happy and calm school where pupils work hard and have very positive attitudes" (Ofsted)
The 'Guardian' recommends Downshall Primary School
In an article entitled 'Where to move for good Primary schools, the Guardian newspaper wrote: "Why not choose a primary that feels just right? Like Downshall Primary School in Essex". CLICK HERE to view the article
Meet the Downshall Year 6 Ambassadors
"The best thing about Downshall is how welcoming and inclusive the school is. Our individual differences are celebrated and valued." Iman, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"Our school wants children to be encouraged by great role models so they can be the best version of themselves." Hannah, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"The teachers don't just teach from textbooks. They inspire curiosity and encourage us to think critically." Maryum, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"The Downshall cooks are fabulous at making food!" Niyaz, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"Our school has an Intergenerational Project where children and older adults interact to build social and communication skills." Adeeb, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"Downshall works very hard to include everyone by celebrating all cultures and religions." Ayaan, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
"Downshall is a place where we make memories, build friendships and learn skills for life." Fatimah, Year 6 Ambassador - click here for full article.
Meet the Downshall Pupil Parliament
At Downshall Primary School, all of our pupils play an important part in helping the school achieve its goals. As staff, we value opinions and suggestions from pupils, encouraging them to take responsibility in the part they play at school. After careful consideration, we are delighted to introduce the Downshall Pupil Parliament for 2025. These pupils have been selected through a democratic process involving nominations, speeches, and voting by their peers. The Pupil Parliament serves as a central body representing the views, ideas, and concerns of all pupils across the school. It is organised into three departments, each of which has a trained pupil representative. The departments are Environment, Health and Well being and Learning and Inclusion. We feel by having three areas of focus, the pupils can work and make positive contribution and change. The teams will meet regularly to discuss and implement change over time.
Winners of King Charles’ Coronation competition
Downshall Primary School took part in a national design competition, in celebration of the Coronation. The competition was an opportunity for pupils to mark the King's Coronation in the form of an original art creation/design. The brief was to design a new Official State Mode of Transport; that should be “fit for the future’’
The children really enjoyed participating in the competition and showed just how creative and imaginative they are. We are proud to share with our parents that four children from Downshall had won this competition through their innovative and unique designs. The four children are Aida, Year 6, Azrin, Year 6, Maryum, Year 3 & Zayd-Akbar, Year 3.
“For the ‘Vehicle fit for the Future’ competition, I designed a solar-powered glider for King Charles III. I am proud of my drawing skills but didn’t expect to win. I was delighted to be one of the winners and can’t wait to see my design in an exhibition!”– Azrin, Year 6
"I designed a wind and solar-powered land vehicle for King Charles. Before my teacher revealed the winners, I had no idea it might be me. When I think of the exhibition, I am getting quite excited. It will be a great experience!" - Aida, Year 6
"I liked being able to create a vehicle like nothing I had ever seen before. I thought about putting a windmill on it and also a England flag too because I thought the King would like that." - Zayd, Year 3
"I was excited to try something new and use my imagination. I couldn't believe it when I won. I feel so proud that my work is now going to be displayed for people to see." - Maryum, Year 3
To view our winners' art work on LGFL's official website, please click here
