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Harlow Fields School and College
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Harlow Fields School and College
- All-through
- Harlow CM18 6RN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Individual progress is monitored in core areas, but more work is needed for comprehensive assessment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School has a positive environment where pupils report feeling safe and happy.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Rigorous systems record and monitor progress, ensuring tailored support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff overwhelmingly positive about the school and feel valued.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Challenging teaching extends thinking and learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff feel pride and belonging, actively stretch and challenge pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents made positive comments and feel involved.
Communication with Parents: Parents feel well informed about their children’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally very happy with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively address concerns with tenacious safeguarding.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have successfully developed additional provisions and improved facilities.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils state they feel safe and know how to get help if needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour is managed effectively, encouraging independence in older pupils.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive environment promotes pupils’ welfare with rigorous safeguarding measures.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: More extensive opportunities for work experience and practical courses.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Opportunities for work experience balance academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Students appreciate practical courses which prepare them for life beyond school.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Courses like hair and beauty, bricklaying prepare students for independence.
Support for SEND: Additional provisions successfully integrate pupils with complex special needs.
Subjects Offered: Practical courses available such as hair and beauty, bricklaying, and horticulture.
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Harlow Fields School and College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 156 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.94% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.08% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.86 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.51% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.61% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.98% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.21% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.07 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.99% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harlow Fields School and College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1