Freshwaters Primary Academy
URN: 139398 • Harlow CM20 3QA
Overview
- Name
- Freshwaters Primary Academy
- URN
- 139398
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jackie Diggle (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01279454688
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Harlow CM20 3QA
Summary
Freshwaters Primary Academy, located in Harlow, Essex, is a mixed primary school catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established on 1st September 2013, the academy is part of the BMAT multi-academy trust and has a current enrolment of 415 pupils, with a capacity for 446. The school promotes an inclusive environment, with 38.5% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to supporting diverse community needs.
The curriculum at Freshwaters is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating both academic and extracurricular activities. Recent initiatives include a focus on democracy through educational trips to the Houses of Parliament and community engagement events like 'Giving Back Day,' where students participated in transforming school grounds into a productive allotment.
Freshwaters Primary Academy values community involvement and aims to foster a sense of belonging among its students. The school encourages parental engagement through open days and regular newsletters, ensuring families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Freshwaters is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating both academic and extracurricular activities. Recent initiatives include a focus on democracy through educational trips to the Houses of Parliament and community engagement events like 'Giving Back Day,' where students participated in transforming school grounds into a productive allotment.
Freshwaters Primary Academy values community involvement and aims to foster a sense of belonging among its students. The school encourages parental engagement through open days and regular newsletters, ensuring families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 446
- Pupils
- 415
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 415 | 225 | 190 | 446 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 220 | 199 | 446 | 38.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 417 | 210 | 207 | 446 | 31.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 417 | 210 | 207 | 446 | 31.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 421 | 204 | 217 | 299 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 428 | 205 | 223 | 299 | 19.90 |
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