Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Harlow, CM19 4BU · Essex · primary school
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15th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,470 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 nursery phase integrate with the primary curriculum for children transitioning from early years? What support structures are in place to maintain the high academic standards identified in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes the school as an "exceptional place to learn" where pupils are proud of their community and thrive in a harmonious environment. Leaders and governors have managed recent changes effectively, ensuring high expectations and consistent achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious" and "well-planned," providing a strong foundation for future success with consistently high achievement in statutory assessments.
- Staff are "highly skilled" and track learning intently, quickly addressing gaps and misconceptions through excellent explanations and modelling.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective," with individual plans enabling these pupils to achieve very well.
- Behaviour is "impeccable" and attendance is high, fostered by adults who model politeness and kindness while teaching social skills.
- A wide range of enriching experiences, from sports to arts, broadens pupils’ horizons and inspires them to be "ambitious for their futures."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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