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  • St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
  • Bmat Stem Academy
  • St Nicholas School, Harlow
  • Sir Frederick Gibberd College
  • Burnt Mill Academy
  • Passmores Academy
  • Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
  • Mark Hall Academy
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Harlow Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Harlow. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Harlow

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#2HARLOW
#1,762England

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

Tripton Road, Harlow, CM18 6AA
Essex council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,067 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School179 offers / 486 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8HARLOW
#3,792England

Bmat Stem Academy

Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ
Essex council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
233 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1HARLOW
#689England

St Nicholas School, Harlow

Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0NJ
Essex council
GCSE
473 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3HARLOW
#1,798England

Sir Frederick Gibberd College

Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN
Essex council
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
779 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School178 offers / 437 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#4HARLOW
#2,051England

Burnt Mill Academy

First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NR
Essex council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
987 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School203 offers / 451 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5HARLOW
#3,427England

Passmores Academy

Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM18 6JH
Essex council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,204 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School225 offers / 610 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6HARLOW
#3,555England

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Parnall Road, Harlow, CM18 7NQ
Essex council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
999 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School176 offers / 296 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7HARLOW
#3,566England

Mark Hall Academy

First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR
Essex council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
779 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School195 offers / 400 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Harlow

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Neighbourhoods in Harlow

Burnt Mill is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Burnt Mill AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Burnt Mill Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hobbs Cross is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Nicholas School, HarlowIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Nicholas School, Harlow#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Little Parndon is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Mark's West Essex Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#6Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, HarlowStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Mark Hall is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Sir Frederick Gibberd CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#7Mark Hall AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Sir Frederick Gibberd College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Mark Hall Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Pinnacles is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Bmat Stem AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Bmat Stem Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Potter Street is a popular residential pocket within the Harlow area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Harlow and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Passmores AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Passmores Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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