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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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