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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Parnall Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
989
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.9, the school performs in the top 84% nationally, although only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that parents should consider the current challenges the school faces, despite a solid EBacc entry rate of 52%. Overall, while there are strengths in science and a decent academic foundation, prospective parents may want to weigh these factors against the school's performance and support systems.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 52% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
White Other11.4%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.75098, 0.09307 · CM18 7NQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137552
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stewardsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow rated by Ofsted?
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow a good school?
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow in GCSEs?
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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