Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Harlow, CM18 6TE · Essex · primary school
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125th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,314 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbotsweld Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the school day ends? How does the leadership team plan to maintain the Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Overview
Abbotsweld Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have developed a high-quality curriculum with carefully sequenced knowledge, ensuring lessons are interesting and demanding.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "warm and kind" and enjoy lessons because leaders have "thought carefully about what they want children to learn."
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are well trained, and the teaching of reading, including phonics, is of a "high quality."
- Teachers use strategies like "regular recap and recall" to ensure pupils remember important knowledge, and they plan carefully for ambitious vocabulary.
- Behaviour is positive, with clear expectations and a "children’s charter" used effectively; bullying is "not tolerated."
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being by reducing unnecessary burdens, such as changes to marking policy, and providing opportunities to share expertise across the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some instances, pupils are "not prepared with the knowledge they need to complete an activity or a task successfully," which can leave them frustrated. Leaders should ensure teachers check if pupils have secured required knowledge before tasks are set.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained and alert to risks, ensuring pupils feel safe and trust adults to look after them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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