The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
16% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- NET ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Victoria Early (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Watlington Road, Old Harlow, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Primary · 883m away
St Nicholas School
Independent · 950m away
Newhall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harlowbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harlowbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harlowbury Primary School?
Harlowbury Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlowbury Primary School take?
Harlowbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harlowbury Primary School?
Harlowbury Primary School is in Harlow, CM17 0DX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlowbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harlowbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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