THE LAST DAY OF TERM IS WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY 2026. CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2026
We hope all of our children and families have a wonderful Summer break. Below are some activities and events taking place across Redbridge that your children and family may enjoy during the holidays.
- Summer Holiday Club – Book your Child’s Place - We are pleased to inform you that Shine Clubs will be running a Summer Holiday Activities club for all children during the Summer holidays. Shine’s sessions provide children with fun, active days filled with sports, games, creative activities, and a nutritious hot meal. Details are as follows: Downshall Primary School, Reception – Year 6 Dates: Week 1: Mon 27th - Thurs 30th July; Week 2: Mon 3rd - Thurs 6th Aug; Week 3: Mon 10th - Thurs 13th Aug. The cost is £25 per day. Book a place here: https://shineclubs.magicbooking.co.uk If you have any questions, please contact Shine Clubs on 07385660561 for support;
- Redbridge Mega Mix Summer Programme 2026 - With the end of term fast approaching we want to make parents aware of the music activities the Music Service has planned through the borough's Mega-Mix summer programme. Click the link to see full details and to register: Redbridge Megamix - Booking by Bookwhen There are many different sessions for children of all ages to get involved with during the summer holiday;
- Powerleague Fairlop - Kids Football Camps - Click here to book. What’s Included:
- 🏅 Certified FA Coaches: Train with DBS-certified coaches who create a safe, fun environment.
- ⚽ Football Challenges & Games: Enjoy skill-building drills and exciting matches each day.
- 🎉 Fun Outdoor Activities: Participate in a variety of outdoor games and challenges.
- 🍲 Tasty meal deals: Breakfast includes cereal, snacks and a smoothie. Lunch features mini pizzas or chicken nuggets, snacks, and a smoothie.
- 🧺 Easy Add-Ons: Early drop-off, late pick-up, breakfast, and lunch options to make your day hassle-free.
- 🏆 Awards Ceremony: Celebrate new skills and friendships at our end-of-camp awards ceremony.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPLIERS FOR DONATING SUCH WONDERFUL PRIZES FOR OUR SUMMER GRAND DRAW!
All proceeds will go towards supporting our vulnerable families. Donations included:
- IPT Technology - £500 donated directly to the school's vulnerable families fund;
- Powerleague Fairlop - £300 children's party, Complimentary pitch hire (worth £100), Powerleague goody bag (worth £50), Nike academy leather football (worth £30), 2 Football coaching sessions with an accredited Powerleague Football coach (worth £20 each);
- Maybricks - £100 Amazon voucher;
- L M Installations - £50 Amazon voucher;
- Spring - £50.00 One4all voucher;
- ISS - Luxury Afternoon Tea hamper;
- Rupens - Two £10 Rupens Uniform Vouchers
Academic Excellence
Commended by the Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: “Your school's performance places you amongst the very best nationally and this is a significant achievement”
World-Class Facilities
Brand New: State-of-the-art, spacious Early Years Garden & outdoor play area, designed to inspire learning through play; Expanded Provision: Two bespoke Nursery learning areas created for exploration, curiosity and discovery. 15 and 30 hour Nursery places available.
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Prospective parents are warmly welcome to visit and see our school in action!
📞 0208 590 2157 or admin.downshall@redbridge.gov.uk
Education Minister recognises excellent outcomes for our pupils - Click here to read the letter from Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State
Click here to watch a short film about our wonderful School
Click here to watch a short film about the New Vision Trust
Click here to see Downshall's Visions & Values Statement
Downshall Instagram Highlights
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
Downshall Shortlisted for the Prestigious Education Business Awards 2026 – Community Award
For more information CLICK HERE
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 2025/26. 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
