The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 251
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- NET ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jeannette Harman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brookside, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJerounds Primary Academy
Primary · 792m away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Kingsmoor Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Secondary · 1.6km away
Tye Green School
Special school · 1.7km away
The Mead School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery take?
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is in Harlow, CM19 5NJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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