SchoolScoresWilliam Martin CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN
01279 424122 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 September 2022.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Essex average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 5th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 31 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Harlow. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 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
- William Martin CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Abbotsweld Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purford Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pear Tree Mead Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Downs Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Latton Green Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's Catholic Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freshwaters Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longwood Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Martin CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Martin CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2022.
How did William Martin CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145726.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.