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Harlow Fields School and College
Ages 3–19177 pupils
Harlow Fields School and College is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 177 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Harlow can view Harlow Fields School and College's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harlow (CM18 6RN), Harlow Fields School and College serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 20%
Expected standard (RWM)0%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake32.9%
Free school meals32.9%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language13.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.8%
Attendance85.8%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.8
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence42.3%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Harlow
All schools in Harlow →Sir Frederick Gibberd College0.1 miAbbotsweld Primary AcademyGood · 0.2 miSt Mark's West Essex Catholic SchoolGood · 0.4 miWilliam Martin Church of England Junior SchoolGood · 0.3 miThe Downs Primary School and Nursery0.7 miBmat Stem AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
See the full area report for CM18 6RN →