- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 199
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Schools in CM18
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: CM18 is a postcode district in Essex with 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2913 primary · 7 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All CM18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CM18
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CM18
13 in CM18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 280
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in CM18
7 in CM18, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
197 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,099
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results close to the England average.
123 first choices, 138 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 880
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
237 first choices, 229 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Nurseries in CM18
12 in CM18, highest Ofsted grade first
Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld
Harlow, CM18 6TE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool
Harlow, CM18 7NS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holy Cross Pre-School
Harlow, CM18 6JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CM18
3 in CM18, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
197 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,099
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results close to the England average.
123 first choices, 138 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 880
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Harlow Fields School and College
Harlow, CM18 6RN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.7%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.2
Special Schools in CM18
2 in CM18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Greenwell Academy
Harlow, CM18 7EZ · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 20.4%
- Pupils
- 19
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.1
Harlow Fields School and College
Harlow, CM18 6RN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.7%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CM18, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good21
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CM18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CM18 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CM18
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CM18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CM18?
CM18 has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CM18?
The highest-ranked schools in CM18 on Eduscope are Latton Green Primary Academy, Kingsmoor Academy, Purford Green Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CM18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in CM18 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.