Is Little Parndon Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 7 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 315th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Little Parndon Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Little Parndon Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Little Parndon Primary Academy 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).

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Little Parndon Primary Academy

Park Mead, Harlow, CM20 1PU

Local ranking315th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 50

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 361
Boys: 164 (47%)
Girls: 188 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (84% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 37.1%
EAL: 26.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,468/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 52.9%
White Other: 12.3%
Asian Pakistani: 8.4%
Asian Indian: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
Black Other: 3.6%
Black African: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.5%

52.9%

White British

12.3%

White Other

8.4%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279425600

admin@bmatlittleparndon.org.uk

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Park Mead

Harlow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 140019
UKPRN: 10042931
Establishment No.: 2093
Trust: BMAT EDUCATION

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