Harlow Fields School and College
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Tendring Road, CM18 6RN |
| School Website | www.harlowfields.essex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1279423670 |
| URN | 131838 |
School Census
| Total | 153 |
| Girls/Boys | 38/115 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 24.8%/75.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 48 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/10/2014 | Good |
| 07/02/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 26 September 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 03 July 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 October 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 December 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 October 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 20 October 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 16 October 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.5 |
| Writing Progress | -5.5 |
| Maths Progress | -6.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.4 |
| Writing Progress | -8.1 |
| Maths Progress | -8.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 21% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 51% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 44% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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