The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Natalie Christie (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tracyes Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPurford Green Primary School
Primary · 481m away
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Primary · 522m away
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 834m away
Latton Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Henry Moore Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Greenwell Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Passmores Academy a selective school?
No. Passmores Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Passmores Academy's Ofsted rating?
Passmores Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Passmores Academy?
Passmores Academy currently has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Passmores Academy take?
Passmores Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Passmores Academy?
Passmores Academy is in Harlow, CM18 6JH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Passmores Academy have a sixth form?
No, Passmores Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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