SchoolScoresChurchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0LB
01279 866059 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Harlow comparisons use the 16 of its 31 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Harlow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harlow. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Harlow figures pool parents at the Harlow schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
23 pupils in this year group.
35% — 28 points below the Essex average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 48% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.4% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 30th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Harlowbury Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newhall Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Langley Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Moore Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Potter Street Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purford Green Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow's Ofsted rating?
Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow?
80% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115170.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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