Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Harlow, CM17 0LB · Essex · primary school
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337th 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 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.7/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe, supported by adults who ensure everyone is "welcome, respected and valued." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, which pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, consistently meet. The curriculum is ambitious and has positively impacted achievement in reading and mathematics since the pandemic.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "love of reading" and staff are well trained in early reading approaches, ensuring errors are corrected quickly.
- Teachers possess "secure knowledge" of their subjects and carefully choose activities that help pupils learn well and retain information.
- Pupils develop confidence and leadership skills through roles such as the school council and worship team, gaining a "solid understanding of democracy."
- The school fosters a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where pupils show empathy and insist that discrimination is not tolerated.
- Staff care deeply for all pupils, effectively adapting the curriculum for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems are not yet fully embedded, meaning teachers do not always know what knowledge pupils have remembered, leading to gaps in understanding.
- Pupils lack sufficient opportunities to practise writing across the curriculum, resulting in work that can "lack depth" and be of variable quality.
- Too many pupils have high levels of absence, causing them to miss important learning and wider opportunities for development.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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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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