What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Harlowbury Primary School?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in June 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend Harlowbury Primary School?

Harlowbury Primary School has 184 pupils on roll.

What are Harlowbury Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 65% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Harlowbury Primary School take?

Harlowbury Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Harlowbury Primary School located?

Harlowbury Primary School is located in Harlow, CM17 0GT, Essex.

How do I apply to Harlowbury Primary School?

Harlowbury Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Harlowbury Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Harlowbury Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.05 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Harlowbury Primary School?

When Harlowbury Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2027/2028 booklet); 2. Children of staff — children of staff at the school – where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Sibling link — children who have a sibling who attends the Academy at the date of admission.‘Sibling’ means a brother or sister, half brother or sister or legally adopted child being regarded as a brother or sister, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harlowbury Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.1% of pupils at Harlowbury Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harlowbury Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

Harlowbury Primary School

StatePrimarySEN Unit

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

SEND provision: This school has an SEN unit

Watlington Road, CM17 0GT Website01279423444

Last offer 1.05 mi

Verified from official sources

Expected· our summaryJun 2026

Inspected Jun 2026

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils184

Expected· our summaryJun 2026

Ages4 - 11

Pupils184

Inspected Jun 2026 · View report

How far did offers reach?

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Last distance offered at Harlowbury Primary School, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

184

92.4% of capacity (194 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

65% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 26

DfE2024-25

Last Offered Distance

1.1 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 9 schools; 6 of 6 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Jerounds Primary Academy Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Longwood Primary Academy Abbotsweld Primary Academy Latton Green Primary Academy Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

At a Glance

Rated Expected on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements.

InspectionExpected · our summary

Inspected Jun 2026

Results

Stable

KS2 SATs Combined: 65% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

Last distance: 1.05 miles (Reception, 2026-27)

SENDSEN Unit

20 funded places (DfE school capacity survey, 2024-25)

The GIAS register records 40 places.

This school has a special educational needs (SEN) unit, where pupils are taught mainly in separate classes for at least half of the time.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils per year group

~26*

Headteacher

Mr Thomas Clarke

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Jul 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jun 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.3% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity194 pupils on roll — 92.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete)

On DfE’s list of education settings with confirmed RAAC, as of 8 February 2024. Route to RAAC removal: Other

The setting has a different route to remove the RAAC, for example it doesn't require the Department to provide any additional support or funding or the case has only recently been confirmed and we are assessing the best solution for removal.

Source: DfE, education settings with confirmed RAAC, as of 8 February 2024 (routes confirmed as at w/c 08 February 2024) ↗

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaOld Harlow · Harlow · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 37

Essex peer median: 27 per month

12-month total438

Top categories

Violent crime

174 (40%)

Vehicle crime

48 (11%)

Anti-social behaviour

45 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,572 Essex schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)15

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m27

Nearest site77m

Includes7 public parks, 2 playing fields, 9 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 42.5 dB daytime, peaking at 57 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	12.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	9.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band F · score 129 · 2015

Heating: Natural Gas · 573 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jun 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Jul 2026

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How far did offers reach?

1.05miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Harlowbury Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Harlowbury Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2027/2028 booklet)
2Children of staff — children of staff at the school – where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
3Sibling link — children who have a sibling who attends the Academy at the date of admission.‘Sibling’ means a brother or sister, half brother or sister or legally adopted child being regarded as a brother or sister
4Residence in the school's catchment area — children whose home address is within the catchment area of the Academy, with priority given to those children that live nearest to the Academy by distance

Harlowbury Primary School: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Harlowbury Primary School?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in June 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Harlowbury Primary School?: Harlowbury Primary School has 184 pupils on roll.
What are Harlowbury Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 65% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Harlowbury Primary School take?: Harlowbury Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Harlowbury Primary School located?: Harlowbury Primary School is located in Harlow, CM17 0GT, Essex.
How do I apply to Harlowbury Primary School?: Harlowbury Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Harlowbury Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Harlowbury Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.05 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Harlowbury Primary School?: When Harlowbury Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2027/2028 booklet); 2. Children of staff — children of staff at the school – where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Sibling link — children who have a sibling who attends the Academy at the date of admission.‘Sibling’ means a brother or sister, half brother or sister or legally adopted child being regarded as a brother or sister, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

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Harlowbury Primary School

StatePrimarySEN Unit

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

SEND provision: This school has an SEN unit

Watlington Road, CM17 0GT Website01279423444

Last offer 1.05 mi

Verified from official sources

Expected· our summaryJun 2026

Inspected Jun 2026

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils184

Expected· our summaryJun 2026

Ages4 - 11

Pupils184

Inspected Jun 2026 · View report

How far did offers reach?

Would your address have got an offer?

Your postcode is used for this check only and is not saved. Check every school near you →

Last distance offered at Harlowbury Primary School, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

184

92.4% of capacity (194 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

65% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 26

DfE2024-25

Last Offered Distance

1.1 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Harlowbury Primary School? Claim it

Part of — 9 schools; 6 of 6 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

At a Glance

Rated Expected on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements.

InspectionExpected · our summary

Inspected Jun 2026

Results

Stable

KS2 SATs Combined: 65% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

Last distance: 1.05 miles (Reception, 2026-27)

SENDSEN Unit

20 funded places (DfE school capacity survey, 2024-25)

The GIAS register records 40 places.

This school has a special educational needs (SEN) unit, where pupils are taught mainly in separate classes for at least half of the time.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils per year group

~26*

Headteacher

Mr Thomas Clarke

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

See more of Harlowbury Primary School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Jul 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jun 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.3% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity194 pupils on roll — 92.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete)

On DfE’s list of education settings with confirmed RAAC, as of 8 February 2024. Route to RAAC removal: Other

Source: DfE, education settings with confirmed RAAC, as of 8 February 2024 (routes confirmed as at w/c 08 February 2024) ↗

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaOld Harlow · Harlow · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 6Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 37

Essex peer median: 27 per month

12-month total438

Top categories

Violent crime

174 (40%)

Vehicle crime

48 (11%)

Anti-social behaviour

45 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,572 Essex schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)15

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m27

Nearest site77m

Includes7 public parks, 2 playing fields, 9 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 42.5 dB daytime, peaking at 57 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	12.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	9.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band F · score 129 · 2015

Heating: Natural Gas · 573 m²

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jun 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Jul 2026

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Harlowbury Primary School

Harlowbury Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Harlowbury Primary School

Harlowbury Primary School: key facts

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Harlowbury Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

On DfE lists

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km