Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Harlow, CM20 2LS · Essex · primary school
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34th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,325 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 41% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 26% | 2.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 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 have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Tany’s Dell Primary School and Nursery is described as a “very happy school” where pupils develop “independence and confidence” in a safe environment. The report highlights that leaders plan the curriculum carefully, ensuring knowledge grows over time, while the early years provision is rated “Outstanding.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “very positive attitudes to learning” and are “polite, caring, and thoughtful” towards others.
- The early years curriculum is “meticulously” planned, allowing children to “get off to a flying start” and achieve well, particularly those with special educational needs.
- Staff are “expert at teaching” the new phonics scheme, helping pupils quickly learn to read with fluency and love reading.
- Leaders provide “skilled support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors are “dedicated” and hold leaders to account for ongoing improvements in the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all areas of the curriculum are “consistently well-designed and implemented,” as content in subjects like geography and PSHE is less clearly defined.
- Leaders must develop “effective strategies to improve the attendance of the lowest-attending pupils,” as current actions have not been effective in reducing high absence rates.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being “vigilant in spotting and reporting concerns” and leaders maintaining “rigorous processes” to ensure no information about a child at risk is missed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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