The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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 converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Kendal (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnt Mill Academy
Secondary · Very close
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Primary · 553m away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 746m away
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 779m away
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Pemberley Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Alban's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alban's Catholic Academy?
St Alban's Catholic Academy currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alban's Catholic Academy take?
St Alban's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alban's Catholic Academy?
St Alban's Catholic Academy is in Harlow, CM20 2NP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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