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Where is Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery located?

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is located in Harlow, Essex, East of England, CM19 5NJ.

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Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary academy in Harlow, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 113 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 31.3%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected67%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.9

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 113 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 44/100

Average surroundings

Air quality38/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

At Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

88% met the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths.

Attendance at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is 31.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery has 113 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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