Harlowbury Primary School
URN: 144664 • Harlow CM17 0DX
Overview
- Name
- Harlowbury Primary School
- URN
- 144664
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TEMPLEFIELDS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Early (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279423444
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watlington Road, Harlow CM17 0DX
Summary
Harlowbury Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Harlow, Essex, with a current enrolment of 198 pupils and a capacity of 210. Established in 1978, the school operates as a single form entry primary and is part of the NET Academy Trust. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for their future success.
A notable feature of Harlowbury is its excellent Speech and Language Centre, which provides specialist support for children with speech and language difficulties. The school allocates up to 20 places for this provision, ensuring that students receive tailored assistance alongside their mainstream education. The dedicated staff and leadership team focus on achieving positive outcomes for all pupils, promoting an inclusive atmosphere.
Looking ahead, Harlowbury is preparing for the opening of a new purpose-built school in the Gilden Way development, set to welcome its first cohort in September 2026. The school actively engages with the local community, offering drop-in sessions for prospective parents to learn more about the school and its future plans.
A notable feature of Harlowbury is its excellent Speech and Language Centre, which provides specialist support for children with speech and language difficulties. The school allocates up to 20 places for this provision, ensuring that students receive tailored assistance alongside their mainstream education. The dedicated staff and leadership team focus on achieving positive outcomes for all pupils, promoting an inclusive atmosphere.
Looking ahead, Harlowbury is preparing for the opening of a new purpose-built school in the Gilden Way development, set to welcome its first cohort in September 2026. The school actively engages with the local community, offering drop-in sessions for prospective parents to learn more about the school and its future plans.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TEMPLEFIELDS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2017-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 105 | 93 | 210 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 109 | 88 | 210 | 19.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 186 | 96 | 90 | 210 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 186 | 96 | 90 | 210 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 103 | 79 | 210 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 105 | 83 | 210 | 13.30 |
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