The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.1
15.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
26.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 56 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 24 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 266
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Mitesh Thaker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Primary · 532m away
Pemberley Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Secondary · 1.1km away
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harlow Fields School and College
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bmat Stem Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bmat Stem Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bmat Stem Academy?
Bmat Stem Academy currently has 266 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bmat Stem Academy take?
Bmat Stem Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bmat Stem Academy?
Bmat Stem Academy is in Harlow, CM20 3EZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bmat Stem Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bmat Stem Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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