The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 483
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Mrs Christine Peden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pear Tree Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 513m away
Passmores Academy
Secondary · 522m away
Latton Green Primary Academy
Primary · 667m away
Purford Green Primary School
Primary · 731m away
The Greenwell Academy
Free school · Grammar · 828m away
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Free school · 853m away
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Harlow Fields School and College
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pear Tree Mead Academy?
Pear Tree Mead Academy currently has 483 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pear Tree Mead Academy take?
Pear Tree Mead Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pear Tree Mead Academy?
Pear Tree Mead Academy is in Harlow, CM18 7BY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pear Tree Mead Academy have a sixth form?
No, Pear Tree Mead Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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