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Harlow Fields School and College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.9 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
177
Capacity
205
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a small student population of 177, the school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. Academic performance at Key Stage 2 shows no students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing strong academic outcomes. Additionally, only 43% of parents would recommend the school, indicating lower levels of satisfaction among families.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★2.1
Progress is communicated
65%
My child is happy
57%
My child feels safe
53%
Behaviour is good
53%
Good range of subjects
51%
My child makes good progress
49%
School keeps me informed
45%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School has high expectations
39%
Good range of extra-curricular
35%
School responds to concerns
33%
School supports development
29%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.0%
Black African11.3%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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51.75956, 0.10106 · CM18 6RN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN131838
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlow Fields School and College rated by Ofsted?
Harlow Fields School and College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Harlow Fields School and College a good school?
Harlow Fields School and College scores 0.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harlow Fields School and College?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harlow Fields School and College receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
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