Freshwaters Primary Academy vs The Downs Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
| Measure | Freshwaters Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | The Downs Primary School and Nursery Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1299 of 1,872 | #1506 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10689 of 15,697 | #12477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.freshwatersacademy.org/ | www.downsschool.com |
The verdict
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.6 vs 28.8).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Freshwaters Primary Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freshwaters Primary Academy better than The Downs Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Freshwaters Primary Academy ranks higher (37.6 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Freshwaters Primary Academy and The Downs Primary School and Nursery?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freshwaters Primary Academy: 413. The Downs Primary School and Nursery: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freshwaters Primary Academy and The Downs Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Freshwaters Primary Academy is 1299th of 1,872 and The Downs Primary School and Nursery is 1506th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).