Pear Tree Mead Academy

URN: 141304 • Harlow CM18 7BY

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christine Peden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01279836181
Website
Visit
Address
Pear Tree Mead, Harlow CM18 7BY

Summary

Pear Tree Mead Academy, located in Harlow, Essex, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 483 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering an environment where children can thrive and develop the skills necessary for their future. The academy operates under the PCLC Trust, which prioritizes mental health support, high expectations for student achievement, and strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged students.

The school's vision emphasizes the importance of growth, encouraging students to reach their full potential. Pear Tree Mead Academy places a strong focus on literacy, aiming for all students to achieve a reading age that aligns with their chronological age by the time they complete their education. This commitment to academic excellence is complemented by a supportive community atmosphere.

Admissions to Pear Tree Mead Academy are managed in accordance with the school admissions code, and parents can find detailed information about the admissions policy and appeals process on the school's website. The academy actively encourages parental involvement and engagement within the school community.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Capacity
315
Pupils
483
Boys
266
Girls
217
FSM %
26.20
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 483 266 217 315 26.20
2024-09-11 474 260 214 315 23.00
2023-09-11 476 265 211 315 24.90
2022-09-11 476 265 211 315 24.90
2021-09-11 479 274 205 315 24.10
2020-09-11 464 257 207 315 23.10

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login