What is the best primary school in Harlow?

On our composite score, Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is the top-ranked primary school in Harlow, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Harlow?

There are 31 primary schools in Harlow with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Harlow ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Harlow?

Applications for Reception places in Harlow starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Harlow

Compare 31 top-rated primary schools in Harlow, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery.

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Compare the top two side by side: Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery vs Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

The best primary schools in Harlow

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Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Potter Street Academy

Henry Moore Primary School

Freshwaters Primary Academy

Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

Pemberley Academy

Jerounds Primary Academy

St Alban's Catholic Academy

Kingsmoor Academy

Church Langley Community Primary School

Purford Green Primary School

Pear Tree Mead Academy

Harlowbury Primary School

St James Church of England Primary School

Milwards Primary School and Nursery

Longwood Primary Academy

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Latton Green Primary Academy

Roydon Primary Academy

Abbotsweld Primary Academy

William Martin Church of England Junior School

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

Little Parndon Primary Academy

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