The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Chris Jarvis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas School
Independent · Very close
Harlowbury Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Newhall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Henry Moore Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow's Ofsted rating?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow take?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow?
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow is in Harlow, CM17 0LB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow have a sixth form?
No, Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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