The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Miss Jackie Diggle (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 467m away
Burnt Mill Academy
Secondary · 522m away
Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · 532m away
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Primary · 553m away
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 949m away
Pemberley Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Freshwaters Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Freshwaters Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freshwaters Primary Academy?
Freshwaters Primary Academy currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freshwaters Primary Academy take?
Freshwaters Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freshwaters Primary Academy?
Freshwaters Primary Academy is in Harlow, CM20 3QA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freshwaters Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Freshwaters Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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