Harlow Fields School and College

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 3–19177 pupils

Tendring Road, CM18 6RNWebsite01279423670

Inspected177 pupilsAges 3–19EHCP

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Jan 2025

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Ages3 - 19

Pupils177

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 19

Pupils177

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

177 / 205 (86%)

Avg Class Size

~11*

Head Teacher

Ms Kathleen Faherty

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

40%

Would recommend

14.7%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

14.7%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate14.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence45.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate5.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty136 pupils (77%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty26 pupils (15%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty15 pupils (8%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)26

Teaching assistants (FTE)63

Support staff (FTE)75

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils177

Free school meals27.7%

English as additional language11.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British61.0%

Black African11.3%

White Other5.1%

Mixed Other3.4%

Unclassified3.4%

Pakistani3.4%

Mixed White & Asian3.4%

Other1.7%

Mixed White & African1.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Indian1.1%

Black Caribbean1.1%

Bangladeshi1.1%

Asian Other0.6%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

49 responses

Happy child50.0%

Good progress50.0%

Safe50.0%

Good behaviour50.0%

Well taught40.0%

Informed40.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Well led20.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£28,332

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,932 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,675

Support staff£9,584

Premises£2,777

Energy£756

Learning resources£766

Income per pupil£27,119

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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