Henry Moore Primary School
Harlow, CM17 9LW · Essex · primary school
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135th 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henry Moore Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% 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 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 555 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or projects are planned for the next term? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Henry Moore Primary School
Overview
Henry Moore Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a friendly, inclusive community where pupils settle quickly, grow in confidence, and feel safe. Leaders have redesigned an ambitious curriculum that is well-suited to pupils’ needs, resulting in high achievement and strong oracy skills across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as “confident and respectful citizens” who are “kind and polite” and actively participate in a “very friendly community.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious and inspiring,” with global learning “expertly woven” into subjects to broaden pupils’ understanding of the world.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, present learning clearly, and effectively address misconceptions, helping pupils develop key vocabulary and debate skills.
- Reading is taught well, with almost all pupils becoming “accurate, confident and fluent readers” by the end of Year 2, supported by skilled adults where needed.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with clear individual plans and careful adaptations ensuring they “learn well.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers’ expectations of pupils’ written work are “consistently high across all subjects and throughout the school,” as quality is currently inconsistent in some year groups and subjects like geography and history.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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