Best 3 Primary schools in Harlow – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Harlow; Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Primary) in Harlow; St Luke's Catholic Academy (Primary) in Harlow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery, Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow and St Luke's Catholic Academy. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Harlow, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery), published Feb 2020. The lowest is 2 (Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; all within the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery CM19 4BU	Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow CM17 0LB	St Luke's Catholic Academy CM19 4LU
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Harlow Essex CM19 4BU	Harlow Essex CM17 0LB	Harlow Essex CM19 4LU
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Feb 2020	2 24 Jun 2024	2 23 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)	Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.harestreet.essex.sch.uk	www.churchgate.essex.sch.uk	www.st-lukesrc.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01279868181	01279866059	01279423499
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

CM19 4BU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Harlow
Essex
CM19 4BU
Ofsted: 1 5 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.harestreet.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01279868181

Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow

CM17 0LB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Harlow
Essex
CM17 0LB
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.churchgate.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01279866059

St Luke's Catholic Academy

CM19 4LU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Harlow
Essex
CM19 4LU
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.st-lukesrc.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01279423499

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.