Best Schools in Harlow
93 schools in Harlow
Key Facts
- There are 93 schools in Harlow, with 93.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Harlow have 9,886 pupils, with 62.4% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.42.
- Secondary schools in Harlow have 6,179 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.53, compared to 0.00 nationally, and 32.4% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Harlow, 28.4% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally, and the area has 7 secondary schools and 9 faith schools, with 1 special needs school.
Top Nurseries in Harlow
51 nurseries in Harlow
Top Primary Schools in Harlow
34 primary schools in Harlow
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM19 5NJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.7%
Pupils251
P/T Ratio22.9
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harlow, CM19 4BU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence5.7%
Pupils456
P/T Ratio26.4
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM20 2LS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.3%
Pupils426
P/T Ratio18.5
Harlowbury Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM17 0DX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.9%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio16.9
Top Secondary Schools in Harlow
7 secondary schools in Harlow
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM18 6AA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.04
Attainment 845.7
Eng+Maths62%
Pupils1,082
Burnt Mill Academy
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM20 2NR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.21
Attainment 844.6
Eng+Maths62%
Pupils951
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow, CM18 6RN
Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8-0.09
Attainment 846.2
Eng+Maths71%
Pupils843
Bmat Stem Academy
Ofsted
Good
Harlow, CM20 3EZ
UTC · Secondary · Ages 14–19
Progress 8-1.68
Attainment 829.9
Eng+Maths35%
Pupils266
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Harlow
1 sixth form colleges in Harlow
Top Special Schools in Harlow
1 special schools in Harlow
Frequently Asked Questions
Harlow has 93 schools, including 34 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 51 nurseries, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Harlow | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.53 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,808 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.