The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Luke Wildig (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPemberley Academy
Primary · 397m away
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 885m away
Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Burnt Mill Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Alban's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Little Parndon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Little Parndon Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Parndon Primary Academy?
Little Parndon Primary Academy currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Parndon Primary Academy take?
Little Parndon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Little Parndon Primary Academy?
Little Parndon Primary Academy is in Harlow, CM20 1PU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Parndon Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Little Parndon Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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