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Harlowbury Primary School
Watlington Road, Old Harlow, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider the school's performance in helping students reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.6%
White Other9.1%
Mixed Other7.6%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Asian Indian3.5%
Black African3.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.78517, 0.14260 · CM17 0DX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN144664
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlowbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Harlowbury Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Harlowbury Primary School a good school?
Harlowbury Primary School scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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