
Harlow primary schools deliver strong results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery, Latton Green Primary Academy, and Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery are among the highest-performing options, 94% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 33 schools serving Harlow, families across the town have extensive choice and access to well-established community schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Water Lane Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Henry Moore Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Church Langley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Pemberley Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Nicholas School, Harlow | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | - |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Kingsmoor Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Latton Green Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Pear Tree Mead Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #26 | Little Parndon Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Abbotsweld Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #11 | Jerounds Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Milwards Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #18 | Longwood Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
| #24 | St Luke's Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #25 | William Martin Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #29 | St Alban's Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Newhall Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Freshwaters Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Harlowbury Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #28 | St James Church of England Primary School, Harlow | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Potter Street Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Purford Green Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Roydon Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | The Downs Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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