The short version
86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Kathleen Faherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Frederick Gibberd College
Secondary · Very close
Tye Green School
Special school · Very close
The Mead School
Special school · Very close
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Primary · 362m away
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 404m away
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 772m away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 898m away
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Free school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harlow Fields School and College's Ofsted rating?
Harlow Fields School and College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harlow Fields School and College?
Harlow Fields School and College currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlow Fields School and College take?
Harlow Fields School and College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Harlow Fields School and College?
Harlow Fields School and College is in Harlow, CM18 6RN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlow Fields School and College have a sixth form?
Yes, Harlow Fields School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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