Church Langley Community Primary School
Harlow, CM17 9TH · Essex · primary school
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178th 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 the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Langley Community Primary School 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including 3 C's, Art and Craft, Karaoke, 3-Tees, Quilling Art, and Performing Arts. Sports options include tennis, hip hop pop, netball, karate, and cricket. The school also offers an after-school club and organises trips such as a pantomime.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 505. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Performing Arts Club?
What Ofsted said about Church Langley Community Primary School
Overview
Church Langley Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and welcoming community" where pupils are "safe and happy." The report highlights strong positive relationships between staff and pupils, with children speaking proudly about their learning and enjoying a wide range of educational experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious," "well-planned and sequenced," and designed to provide pupils with a "wide range of interesting experiences."
- Pupils make "strong progress in reading and mathematics," with reading described as being "at the heart of the curriculum."
- Behaviour is good, with classrooms being "calm and interesting places to learn" due to pupils applying the taught ‘golden rules’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" in this "inclusive school environment."
- Staff feel supported, valuing the leadership’s "‘open door’ policy" and the attention given to "the whole school’s wellbeing."
Areas to improve
- The school should "expedite the implementation of changes to how writing is taught across the curriculum," as pupils do not yet make as much progress in writing as in other subjects.
- The school should ensure new subject leaders receive necessary training to "pinpoint any necessary improvements," addressing occasional mismatches between activities and intended learning in a few subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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.
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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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