Ofsted: Good emoji_events #78 in Essex public Top 45% UK

Bmat Stem Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareBMAT EDUCATION

location_onHarlow, CM20 3EZ

language Visit Website phone 1279621570

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

196

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Attainment 8

28.1

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GCSE Rank

#78 in Essex

#3,204 of 3,216 nationally

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Bmat Stem Academy is a University technical college secondary school in Harlow, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bmat Stem Academy is an university technical college in Harlow, Essex, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BMAT EDUCATION. The school has approximately 266 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.1, placing the school #78 in Essex and #3,204 of 3,216 nationally. 15.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 8 A-level subjects. 16.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.36 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 20.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

28.1

Grade 5+ E&M

15.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.7%

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EBacc APS2.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.24

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A3.6%

Achieving A*–B16.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate86.7%

A-level subjects offered8

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.48

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-01-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-04-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

25.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

13.5%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 266 pupils. During this period, there were 68 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	266	68	25.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	253	40	15.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	235	43	18.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	233	28	12.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	235	59	25.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	195	38	19.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	196	33	16.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	195	62	31.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	161	11	6.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	161	12	7.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	165	22	13.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	134	10	7.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	134	2	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	131	18	13.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	108	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	108	10	9.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	108	18	16.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	51	4	7.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	50	8	16.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	48	4	8.3%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree43%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree22%

not applicable35%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree26%

disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree35%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree52%

disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree35%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree26%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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Inadequate

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Outstanding

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Good

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Outstanding

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Essex

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School