How many schools are there in Harlow?

There are 39 schools in Harlow listed on FindGreatSchools: 31 primary, 7 secondary and 1 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Harlow?

Under our composite score, Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is the highest-ranked primary school and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Harlow. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Harlow, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Harlow

Compare 39 schools in Harlow on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery (primary) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (secondary).

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