The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Neil Malcolm Coster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Grove Field, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Parndon Primary Academy
Primary · 885m away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 987m away
Pemberley Academy
Primary · 994m away
Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Jerounds Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Tye Green School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery?
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is in Harlow, CM19 4BU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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