Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Old Harlow, CM17 0DA · Essex · primary school
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316th 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 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 41% | 0.91 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, choir, and homework clubs, alongside football, netball, hockey, multisport, gymnastics, karate/kung fu, dance, and creative arts. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 curriculum support pupils to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Overview
Fawbert and Barnard’s Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as active members of the ‘F and B family’. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils are kind, respectful, and keen to do well, supported by a well-thought-out curriculum and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils access a ‘varied and well-thought-out curriculum’ that helps them remember and learn more, with a particular strength in the teaching of reading.
- Staff have ‘appropriate subject knowledge’ and consistently check pupil understanding, ensuring the curriculum is delivered effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well, receiving tailored support to access the high-quality curriculum.
- Leaders provide ‘first-hand opportunities’ for pupils to explore diversity and cultures, fostering positive attitudes and resilience.
- The local governing body has ‘clearly defined roles’ and strong relationships within the trust enable staff to share best practice.
Areas to improve
- Planning and staff training in design and technology and geography are ‘not as well developed’ as in other subjects, meaning pupils are not accessing the same high-quality curriculum in these areas.
- Leaders need to ensure curriculum plans identify clear sequencing and that staff have the skills to deliver these subjects to an equally high standard.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders demonstrating a ‘tenacious approach to keeping pupils safe’ and ensuring concerns are recorded and reported correctly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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