Pear Tree Mead Academy
Harlow, CM18 7BY · Essex · primary school
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199th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,863 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pear Tree Mead Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Treehouse Club, NIGHT OWLS, Eco Warriors, Cooking, Computing, Craft, Science and Lego clubs. Sports include gymnastics, football, ball sports, athletics and team games, alongside art and craft activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Pear Tree Mead Academy
Overview
Pear Tree Mead Academy continues to be a "good school," described as a "calm and happy place" where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and find learning "fun." The report highlights that pupils "learn and achieve well," benefit from strong relationships with staff, and are prepared for the wider world through the development of "respect, self-belief, aspiration and resilience."
Strengths
- Leaders provide a "well thought through" curriculum that builds knowledge effectively in most subjects, with staff possessing "strong subject knowledge."
- Reading is a clear priority; early years children learn phonics effectively, and pupils across the school become "fluent, confident readers."
- Staff use "effective questioning" and adapt teaching successfully to help pupils who need extra support "catch up with their classmates."
- Pupils behave very well, model school values, and feel safe, with bullying being rare and issues dealt with by trusted adults.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders" and value the "team spirit," with workload and well-being considered in decision-making.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum planning does not specify exact content, leading to "gaps in learning"; leaders must ensure plans clearly set out what pupils should learn and check implementation.
- Systems for recording information about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always shared appropriately; leaders must ensure staff have the right information to support these pupils effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a strong "culture of safeguarding" where staff are well trained to identify concerns and pupils receive the right help at the right time.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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