The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 227
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Ms Rachel Thomson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPassmores Academy
Secondary · 481m away
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 705m away
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Primary · 731m away
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 934m away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harlow Fields School and College
Special school · 1.3km away
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Latton Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Purford Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Purford Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purford Green Primary School?
Purford Green Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purford Green Primary School take?
Purford Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Purford Green Primary School?
Purford Green Primary School is in Harlow, CM18 6HP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purford Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Purford Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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